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{{Short description|1=Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Guyana and The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago}} |
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'''Guyana–Trinidad and Tobago relations''' refers to the bilateral relations between the Republic of Guyana and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Guyana has a High Commission in [[Port of Spain]] and Trinidad and Tobago has |
'''Guyana–Trinidad and Tobago relations''' refers to the bilateral relations between the Republic of Guyana and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Guyana has a High Commission in [[Port of Spain]] and Trinidad and Tobago has High Commission in [[Georgetown, Guyana|Georgetown]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Trinidad & Tobago, Republic of – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation{{!}} Co-operative Republic of Guyana|url=https://www.minfor.gov.gy/mission/trinidad-tobago/|access-date=2020-12-31|language=en-GB}}{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=High Commission in Georgetown, Guyana|url=https://foreign.gov.tt/missions-consuls/tt-missions-abroad/diplomatic-missions/high-commission-georgetown-guyana/|access-date=2020-12-31|website=Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs|language=en}}</ref> Both nations are a part of [[CARICOM]], a political union of Caribbean countries. Guyana borders Trinidad and Tobago by a sea border in the [[Caribbean Sea]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The two nations share many similarities with each other due to their similar culture, |
The two nations share many similarities with each other due to their similar culture, linguistic usage, religions and both being a part of the [[British Empire]] at some point in their history. Both countries are a part of the [[Commonwealth of Nations]] and [[CARICOM]]. On May 26, 1966, formal diplomatic relations were established between the two nations. In the 1970s, Trinidad and Tobago continued to provide petroleum to Guyana on credit despite their economic shortfall. Several thousands [[Guyanese people|Guyanese]] came to Trinidad and Tobago to work during the 1970s. In the 1990s, under the [[Paris Club]] Agreement, Trinidad and Tobago forgave hundred of millions of US Dollars worth of debt that Guyana owed.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.stabroeknews.com/2018/09/23/sunday/conversation-tree/relations-between-guyana-and-trinidad-and-tobago/|website = stabroeknews|title = Relations between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago |
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|date = 23 September 2018|access-date = 18 January 2020}}</ref> In 2017, Guyana opened its first diplomatic mission to Trinidad and Tobago.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.minfor.gov.gy/demo/press-releases/guyana-establishes-first-diplomatic-mission-in-trinidad-and-tobago/|title = Guyana establishes first diplomatic mission in trinidad and tobago|website = minfor.gov.gy|date = 10 February 2017|access-date = 18 January 2020}}</ref> In 2018, the two nations signed a |
|date = 23 September 2018|access-date = 18 January 2020}}</ref> In 2017, Guyana opened its first diplomatic mission to Trinidad and Tobago.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.minfor.gov.gy/demo/press-releases/guyana-establishes-first-diplomatic-mission-in-trinidad-and-tobago/|title = Guyana establishes first diplomatic mission in trinidad and tobago|website = minfor.gov.gy|date = 10 February 2017|access-date = 18 January 2020|archive-date = 20 July 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200720103855/https://www.minfor.gov.gy/demo/press-releases/guyana-establishes-first-diplomatic-mission-in-trinidad-and-tobago/|url-status = dead}}</ref> In 2018, the two nations signed a memorandum of understanding on energy to further allow cooperation between the two nations on energy needs and exchange resources.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://dpi.gov.gy/guyana-and-trinidad-sign-mou-on-energy-cooperation/|title = Guyana and Trinidad sign MOU on energy cooperation|website = dpi.gov.gy|date = 19 September 2018|access-date = 18 January 2020}}</ref> |
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==Sports== |
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Both countries are part of the multi-national [[West Indies cricket team]], with several players from both countries representing the [[West Indies Cricket Board|board]]. |
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==Trade== |
==Trade== |
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Trinidad and Tobago exports US$417 Million to Guyana in 2017<ref>{{cite web|url = https://oec.world/en/profile/country/tto/#Exports|title = Trinidad and Tobago|website = Oec.World|access-date = 18 January 2020}}</ref> and Guyana exported US$204 Million to Trinidad and Tobago.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://oec.world/en/profile/country/guy/|title = Guyana|website = Oec.World|access-date = 18 January 2020}}</ref> |
Trinidad and Tobago exports US$417 Million to Guyana in 2017<ref>{{cite web|url = https://oec.world/en/profile/country/tto/#Exports|title = Trinidad and Tobago|website = Oec.World|access-date = 18 January 2020}}</ref> and Guyana exported US$204 Million to Trinidad and Tobago.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://oec.world/en/profile/country/guy/|title = Guyana|website = Oec.World|access-date = 18 January 2020}}</ref> |
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== High commissioners == |
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=== Guyanese high commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago === |
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* [[Bishwaishwar Ramsaroop]] -2019<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-03|title=New admin head of foreign ministry named|url=https://www.stabroeknews.com/2019/12/03/news/guyana/new-admin-head-of-foreign-ministry-named/|access-date=2021-02-17|website=Stabroek News|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Guyana–Trinidad and Tobago relations refers to the bilateral relations between the Republic of Guyana and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Guyana has a High Commission in Port of Spain and Trinidad and Tobago has High Commission in Georgetown.[1][2] Both nations are a part of CARICOM, a political union of Caribbean countries. Guyana borders Trinidad and Tobago by a sea border in the Caribbean Sea.
History
[edit]The two nations share many similarities with each other due to their similar culture, linguistic usage, religions and both being a part of the British Empire at some point in their history. Both countries are a part of the Commonwealth of Nations and CARICOM. On May 26, 1966, formal diplomatic relations were established between the two nations. In the 1970s, Trinidad and Tobago continued to provide petroleum to Guyana on credit despite their economic shortfall. Several thousands Guyanese came to Trinidad and Tobago to work during the 1970s. In the 1990s, under the Paris Club Agreement, Trinidad and Tobago forgave hundred of millions of US Dollars worth of debt that Guyana owed.[3] In 2017, Guyana opened its first diplomatic mission to Trinidad and Tobago.[4] In 2018, the two nations signed a memorandum of understanding on energy to further allow cooperation between the two nations on energy needs and exchange resources.[5]
Sports
[edit]Both countries are part of the multi-national West Indies cricket team, with several players from both countries representing the board.
Trade
[edit]Trinidad and Tobago exports US$417 Million to Guyana in 2017[6] and Guyana exported US$204 Million to Trinidad and Tobago.[7]
High commissioners
[edit]Guyanese high commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago
[edit]See also
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Notes and references
[edit]- ^ "Trinidad & Tobago, Republic of – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation| Co-operative Republic of Guyana". Retrieved 2020-12-31.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "High Commission in Georgetown, Guyana". Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
- ^ "Relations between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago". stabroeknews. 23 September 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Guyana establishes first diplomatic mission in trinidad and tobago". minfor.gov.gy. 10 February 2017. Archived from the original on 20 July 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Guyana and Trinidad sign MOU on energy cooperation". dpi.gov.gy. 19 September 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Trinidad and Tobago". Oec.World. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Guyana". Oec.World. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "New admin head of foreign ministry named". Stabroek News. 2019-12-03. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
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