South Africa–Trinidad and Tobago relations

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South African-Trinidadian relations
Map indicating locations of South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago

South Africa

Trinidad and Tobago

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
.

History

Trinidad chose not to have relations with South Africa until after the

High Commission in Pretoria[2] and South Africa opened its first high Commission in Port of Spain in the 2010s.[3]

Trade

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]

See also

Notes and references

  1. ^ "Trinidad and Tobago". dirco.gov.za. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  2. ^ "Trade relations between T&T and South Africa look promising". trinidadandtobagonews. 21 June 2007. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  3. ^ "South Africa High Commission in Port of Spain". dirco.gov.za. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  4. ^ "Where does Trinidad Export too(2017)". oec.world. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  5. ^ "What Does South Africa Export to Trinidad and Tobago(2017)". oec.world. Retrieved 18 January 2020.