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was so far represented by the Indian Embassy in Argentina) and one in the Dominican Republic (which was so far represented by the Indian Embassy in Cuba). With physical presence, an impetus to the growth story can be reasonably foreseen. The missions are expected to help in providing market access for Indian companies and the export of goods and services. These missions are also likely to help in further enhancing people to people contacts and help in bolstering political outreach. India-Caribbean relations have gradually increased and intensified over the years. This development has been a rather quiet one. Even during the Covid-19 period, when activity rates generally came down across the world, the Caribbean countries greatly appreciated India’s proactive gesture of providing vaccines in the form grants. While ethnic connections and common colonial history had laid the foundations for our relations, there are conscious efforts on both sides to have frequent interactions right up to the highest levels and enhance engagement for mutual benefits.

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