Grenada–Trinidad and Tobago relations

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Grenada–Trinidad and Tobago relations refers to foreign relations between Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago. The two countries have historical and cultural connections dating back to the 18th century.{{cite web |last1=Gill |first1=Arley |title=Tracing the Origin of Trinidad's Carnival to Grenada |url=https://www.nowgrenada.com/2014/04/tracing-origin-trinidads-carnival-grenada/ |website=Now Grenada |accessdate=15 July 2020 |date=18 April 2014}} Both nations are members of the Commonwealth of Nations, Association of Caribbean States and the Organization of American States.

Recent relations

In 2010, the governments of Grenada and of Trinidad and Tobago entered into discussions which eventually led to the adoption of a maritime boundary between Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago. This boundary was demarcated by The Joint Boundary Commission of Grenada and Trinidad sitting in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago's capital, Port of Spain.{{cite web | title = SUCCESS IN GRENADA/TRINIDAD MARITIME DISCUSSIONS, 14 March 2010 | publisher= Spiceislander.com| url = http://www.spiceislander.com/?p=2114| accessdate =2012-01-15}}

In 2011, Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago have begun a series of discussions on possible areas of co-operation and collaboration in the energy sector, especially regarding development of Grenada's offshore oil and gas sector.{{cite web | title = Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago discuss cooperation in the Energy Sector|date= 15 September 2011 | website = Government of Grenada | url = http://www.gov.gd/egov/news/2011/sep11/15_09_11/item_2/grenada_trinidad_discuss_cooperation_energy_sector.html| accessdate =15 July 2020|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120803220601/http://www.gov.gd/egov/news/2011/sep11/15_09_11/item_2/grenada_trinidad_discuss_cooperation_energy_sector.html|archivedate=3 August 2012}}

In September 2012, the Grenadian Government and the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago signed a cooperation agreement for energy development. This agreement covers the joint exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons in the maritime areas of Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada, which includes technical support and skills for oil and gas projects. The agreement was signed by the Trinbagonian Minister of Energy and Energy Affairs, Kevin Ramnarine, and the Minister of Finance, Planning, Economy, Energy and Co-operatives of Grenada, Nazim Burke.{{cite web | url = http://www.news.gov.tt/index.php?news=11700|date=14 September 2012 | website = Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago | title = TT and Grenada sign energy agreement| accessdate =15 July 2020|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20121228141249/http://www.news.gov.tt/index.php?news=11700|archivedate=28 December 2012}}

Bilateral agreements

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21 April 2010

Maritime Boundary Agreement

{{cite web |title=TREATY BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO AND GRENADA ON THE DELIMITATION OF MARINE AND SUBMARINE AREAS |url=http://www.gov.gd/egov/docs/other/delimitation_treaty_trinidad_tobago_grenada.pdf |website=Government of Grenada |accessdate=15 July 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120428235631/http://www.gov.gd/egov/docs/other/delimitation_treaty_trinidad_tobago_grenada.pdf |archivedate=28 April 2012 |url-status=dead}}

3 September 2012

Framework Agreement for Cooperation in Energy Sector Development