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South Africa-Trinidad and Tobago relations refers to the bilateral relations between South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago. Diplomatic relations were established on 10 January 1995. Both nations are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Trinidad chose not to have relations with South Africa until after the Apartheid ended. Non-residential diplomatic relations were formally established in 1995 and in 1998, Ms T Luthuli- Gcabashe, South Africa's Non Resident High Commissioner presented her credentials to Trinidad and Tobago. In 1999, Trinidad attended a Commonwealth Law Ministers Conference alongside South Africa. Mr Ruphus Matibe visited Trinidad in 2001 to explore ways to boost cultural cooperation. In 2002, they agreed to establish a Carnival, a Caribbean festival, in South Africa with Trinidad's Guidance. [1] In 2004, Trinidad opened its first High Commission in Pretoria [2] and South Africa opened its first high Commission in Port of Spain in the 2010s. [3]
In 2017, Trinidad exported 17.8 Million US Dollars worth of goods to South Africa [4] while South Africa exported US$7.45 Million dollars to Trinidad and Tobago, with most exports being Delivery Trucks. [5]
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The foreign relations of South Africa have spanned from the country's time as Dominion of the British Empire to its isolationist policies under Apartheid to its position as a responsible international actor taking a key role in Africa, particularly Southern Africa. South Africa is a member of the United Nations, the African Union and the Commonwealth of Nations. Considered a possible permanent addition to the United Nations Security Council, South Africa was elected in 2006 and again in 2010 by the UN General Assembly to serve on the Security Council, which it did until 31 December 2012. Since, South Africa has also been elected as member of the UNSC for the 2019–2020 period. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was the chair of the African Union from 2020 to 2021, the second time South Africa has chaired the organisation since its formation in 2003.
Modern Trinidad and Tobago maintains close relations with its Caribbean neighbours and major North American and European trading partners. As the most industrialized and second-largest country in the English-speaking Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago has taken a leading role in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and strongly supports CARICOM economic integration efforts. It also is active in the Summit of the Americas process and supports the establishment of the Free Trade Area of the Americas, lobbying other nations for seating the Secretariat in Port of Spain.
This article deals with the diplomatic affairs, foreign policy and international relations of Barbados.
Foreign relations exist between Australia and Barbados. Neither country has a resident ambassador. The regional Australian High Commissioner to Barbados is accredited from Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. Barbados is represented in Australia through its High Commission in Ottawa, (Canada). Barbados maintains an honorary consul and a tourist office in Australia. Barbados and Australia established diplomatic relations on 7 January 1974. Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations, and comprised as former parts of the British Empire.
Pakistan–South Africa relations refers to the current and historical relationship between the Republic of South Africa and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Both are former British possessions and full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Australia maintains a High Commission in the City of Port of Spain, and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago maintains non-resident representation in Australia. Both nations formally established diplomatic relations on 7 January 1974. Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations, and comprised as former parts of the British Empire.
Bangladesh–South Africa relations refer to the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and South Africa. Bangladesh has a High Commission in Pretoria. The South African High Commission in Sri Lanka is accredited to Bangladesh. Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Spain–Trinidad and Tobago relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Spain has an embassy in Port of Spain, which is also accredited for Spanish consulates in other small nations of the Caribbean. Trinidad and Tobago does not have embassies or consulates in Spain.
Singapore–Trinidad and Tobago relations are bilateral relations between Singapore and Trinidad and Tobago. Trinidad and Tobago has a High Commission in New Delhi which deals with all diplomatic relations with Singapore
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 an Honorary Consulate in Georgetown. 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.
Chile-Trinidad and Tobago Relations refers to the bilateral relations between Chile and Trinidad and Tobago. Chile has an embassy in Port of Spain. Trinidad and Tobago is accredited to Chile from its embassy in Brasília, Brazil.
Peru–Trinidad and Tobago relations refers to the bilateral relations between Peru and Trinidad and Tobago. Peru has an embassy in Port of Spain while Trinidad and Tobago has a Consulate in Lima.
Suriname–Trinidad and Tobago relations refers to the bilateral relations between Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. Both countries have some of the highest percentages of citizens adhering to Hinduism and Islam in The Americas. Both nations are a part of CARICOM and the OAS. Trinidad and Tobago has a Consulate in Paramaribo.
Saint Kitts and Nevis-Trinidad and Tobago relations refers to the bilateral relations between Saint Kitts and Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago. Basseterre has a Trinidadian Consulate. Both countries are a part of Organization of American States, CARICOM and Commonwealth of Nations.
Saudi Arabia-South Africa relations refers to the bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and South Africa. Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Pretoria. South Africa has an embassy in Riyadh.
