The United Arab Emirates and Trinidad and Tobago have signed a mutual visa exemption agreement to allow greater mobility for diplomatic and official passport holders from both countries.
The agreement was formalized during high-level talks held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The UAE delegation was led by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, who met with Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago, was also present at the meeting.
Under the agreement, Emirati nationals holding mission, special, diplomatic, or ordinary passports will be permitted to enter Trinidad and Tobago without a visa. In return, holders of diplomatic and official passports from Trinidad and Tobago will be granted visa-free entry to the UAE.
The discussions covered a range of bilateral and multilateral topics, including trade, investment, and development cooperation. Both sides also reviewed items on the UN General Assembly agenda, with a focus on strengthening economic ties and expanding joint initiatives.
Sheikh Abdullah underscored the UAE’s commitment to enhancing relations with the Caribbean nation, focusing on shared development and increased economic cooperation, which will ultimately benefit the people of both countries.
In addition to the bilateral meeting, Sheikh Abdullah held separate talks with several foreign ministers to explore further opportunities for cooperation. These discussions included regional developments and coordination within international forums.
The agreement reflects the UAE’s broader diplomatic strategy aimed at improving global mobility for its citizens and building new partnerships across emerging regions.
