Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs

The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs welcomed His Excellency Rashad Novruz, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan, to the Ministry’s headquarters for a working meeting on 11th November, 2026. The meeting provided an opportunity for discussions on matters of mutual interest and to explore avenues to strengthen diplomatic relations and enhance cooperation between Trinidad and Tobago and Azerbaijan.

The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs held discussions with His Excellency Balázs Heincz, Ambassador of Hungary, during a meeting at the Ministry’s headquarters on 11th November, 2026. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the longstanding relationship between Trinidad and Tobago and Hungary and identify opportunities for greater bilateral cooperation and engagement in areas of mutual interest. 

The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs received Mr. Osama Makkawi, UNICEF Area Representative for the Caribbean Multi-Country Office, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s headquarters on 11th November, 2026.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss UNICEF’s work across the Caribbean and explore areas for continued collaboration with Trinidad and Tobago, particularly in advancing the rights, well-being and development of children.

The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, met with His Excellency Fikry Cassidy, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, with residence in Caracas, Venezuela, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s headquarters on 11th November, 2026. The meeting provided an opportunity for both parties to exchange views on matters of mutual interest and to explore avenues to deepen diplomatic relations and strengthen cooperation between Trinidad and Tobago and Indonesia.

The Honourable Sean Sobers MP, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, welcomed Her Excellency Sarah Gasquard, newly appointed Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Belgium to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, during a courtesy call on 10th November, 2026 at the Ministry’s headquarters. The courtesy call provided an opportunity to exchange views on the relationship between Trinidad and Tobago and Belgium and to reaffirm the importance of continued diplomatic dialogue and engagement.

The Honourable Sean Sobers MP, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, received His Excellency Martin Maier, newly appointed Ambassador-designate of Switzerland to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s headquarters on 10th November 2026. The engagement provided an opportunity to discuss the longstanding relations between Trinidad and Tobago and Switzerland and to explore avenues for continued diplomatic engagement and cooperation.

The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, and Mr. Pelayo Castro, Director for the Americas at the European External Action Service (EEAS), delivered opening remarks during the Opening Segment of the Trinidad and Tobago–European Union Partnership Dialogue held under the Samoa Agreement,  on 6th November, 2026 at the Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre. The engagement provided an important platform for dialogue on the partnership between Trinidad and Tobago and the European Union, and for advancing cooperation on matters of shared interest within the framework of the Samoa Agreement.

The Honourable Sean Sobers, MP, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, met with The Rt Hon Ed Miliband, MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, as part of ongoing diplomatic engagements to strengthen relations and advance Trinidad and Tobago’s foreign policy priorities.

The Honourable Sean Sobers, MP, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, met with the Honourable Mahama Ayariga, MP, Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, for discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and advancing areas of mutual cooperation between Trinidad and Tobago and Ghana.

Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, the Honourable Sean Sobers, represented Trinidad and Tobago at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Executive Session.

On 3 November 2026, CARICOM Heads of Government joined Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for a high-level breakfast meeting on the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The Honourable Sean Sobers M.P., Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, represented the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar S.C., M.P., Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, participating in key discussions focused on regional cooperation and bilateral partnerships

On behalf of the Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Ms. Candice Shade, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Ag.), delivered remarks at the vibrant Día de los Muertos celebration hosted by His Excellency Víctor Hugo Morales Meléndez, Ambassador of Mexico to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, on 2nd November, 2026

The Honourable Sean Sobers M.P. , Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, joined fellow Leaders, Ministers, Business Representatives, Civil Society, and Youth Delegations from across the globe to unite around shared values and sustainable progress for the Commonwealth family at the Opening Ceremony for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda. 

The Honourable Sean Sobers, MP, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, facilitated a high-level inter-ministerial engagement on 26th October, 2026 alongside the Honourable Dr. Lackram Bodoe, MP, Minister of Health; the Honourable Devesh Maharaj, MP, Minister of Justice; the Honourable Vandana Mohit, MP, Minister of the People, Social Development and Family Services; and the Honourable Wayne Sturge, MP, Minister of Defence and Minister in the Ministry of Homeland Security. The Ministerial delegation met with Mr. Philip Kern, Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the United States of America, and Ms. Rachel Poynter, Principal Deputy Director of the U.S. Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. Discussions centred on enhancing whole-of-government strategies, victim protection services, law enforcement collaboration, and bilateral cooperation between Trinidad and Tobago and the United States to effectively counter human trafficking.

The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs held discussions with His Excellency Ren Hongyan, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, during a meeting at the Ministry’s headquarters on 13th October, 2026. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on matters of shared interest and explore avenues for further strengthening the longstanding partnership between Trinidad and Tobago and China, including continued cooperation at the bilateral and multilateral levels.

The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs welcomed His Excellency Peter Neven, Ambassador-designate of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s headquarters on 13th October, 2026. The engagement provided an opportunity to exchange views on Trinidad and Tobago–Germany relations and explore avenues for strengthening cooperation and diplomatic engagement between the two countries.

The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs met with Mr. Juan Carlos Alvarez, World Bank Group Manager for Trinidad and Tobago and Belize, during a courtesy call at the Ministry's headquarters on 8th October, 2026.

The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs held discussions with Her Excellency Ayşe Selcan Şanlı, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, during a meeting on 8th October, 2026 at the Ministry’s headquarters. Discussions focused on advancing bilateral relations between Trinidad and Tobago and Türkiye, strengthening cooperation in areas of mutual interest and identifying opportunities to deepen engagement between the two countries.

Mrs. Candice Shade, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, delivered remarks on behalf of the Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, at the launch of Latin Nights VI at the National Library of Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday 7th October, 2026. In her remarks, Mrs. Shade highlighted the importance of cultural diplomacy in fostering greater understanding and strengthening ties between Trinidad and Tobago and its Latin American neighbours. 

Mr. Randall Karim, Permanent Secretary and Head of the Foreign Service received Her Excellency Giuditta Giorgio, Ambassador-designate of the Italian Republic to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, for a courtesy call at the Ministry’s headquarters on 6th October, 2026. The discussions highlighted the longstanding diplomatic ties between Trinidad and Tobago and Italy, and provided an opportunity to identify areas for continued cooperation and engagement between the two countries. 

Mr. Randall Karim, Permanent Secretary and Head of the Foreign Service received His Excellency Raúl Alberto Florentín Antola, Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Paraguay to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, for a courtesy call at the Ministry’s headquarters on Tuesday, 6th October 2026. The meeting took place ahead of the Ambassador-designate’s Presentation of Credentials to Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. 

The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs welcomed Her Excellency Marina Teitelboim Farías, Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Chile, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s headquarters on Monday 5th October, 2026. The engagement provided an opportunity to exchange views on Trinidad and Tobago–Chile relations and to explore opportunities for continued cooperation and diplomatic engagement between both countries. 

The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs welcomed Her Excellency Lenka Pokorná, Ambassador-designate of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s headquarters on 2nd October, 2026. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on Trinidad and Tobago–Czech Republic relations, as well as regional and international developments of shared interest. Discussions also explored opportunities to further strengthen cooperation and engagement between the two countries.

Mr. Randall Karim, Permanent Secretary and Head of the Foreign Service, received Her Excellency Lenka Pokorná, Ambassador-designate of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, for a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Headquarters on 1 October 2026.   Since establishing diplomatic relations on 8 April 1998, Trinidad and Tobago and the Czech Republic have maintained a cordial relationship rooted in mutual respect, democracy, multilateralism, and the rule of law. 

The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, engaged in a productive bilateral meeting with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York. 

On 26 September 2026, Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Minister, the Honourable Sean Sobers, held a productive bilateral meeting with Her Excellency Judith Suminwa Tuluka, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the margins of 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York. 

On 26 September 2026, the Honourable Sean Sobers, M.P., Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, engaged in a productive bilateral meeting with His Excellency Víctor "Ito" Bisonó, Minister of Foreign Relations of the Dominican Republic, on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Ministers discussed key opportunities to advance trade, deepen regional cooperation, and address shared priorities across the Caribbean region. 

On 25 September 2026, the Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, met with Her Excellency Mrs Marie Edith Tassyla-te-Dombeney, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Gabonese Republic, on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81). This historic meeting formally established diplomatic relations between Trinidad and Tobago and Gabon, marking a significant milestone in expanding South-South cooperation, diplomatic engagement, and bilateral collaboration.

The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, met with His Excellency Enrique Ochoa Martinez, Deputy Foreign Minister for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights of Mexico, on 26 September 2026 on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81). The bilateral discussions focused on enhancing strategic cooperation, promoting regional multilateralism, and advancing shared priorities in human rights and sustainable development between Trinidad and Tobago and Mexico.

The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs met with Her Excellency Corinne Amori Brunet, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin, on 24th September 2026 in New York, on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81). The meeting provided an opportunity for both Ministers to engage on matters of mutual interest and to explore avenues for further strengthening cooperation between Trinidad and Tobago and Benin. 

The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs met with Mr. Arthur L. Dowers, Minister of Justice, Integration and Public Transport of Aruba, on 24th September 2026. The meeting took place on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York and provided an opportunity for discussions on matters of shared interest, including the strengthening of cooperation between Trinidad and Tobago and Aruba.

The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, held discussions with the Secretary of State for Political Affairs, International Economic Cooperation and Digital Transition of San Marino, Luca Beccari, on 24th September 2026. The meeting was held on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York and provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on areas of common interest, as well as to explore opportunities for enhanced cooperation between Trinidad and Tobago and San Marino. 

The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, met with Mr. Naser Faiq, Chargé d’Affaires of the Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations; Ms. Nargis Nehan, Founder and Executive Director of FARAGEER; and other members of the Afghan delegation on 24 September 2026, on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York. The engagement provided an opportunity for an exchange of views on matters of mutual interest and highlighted Trinidad and Tobago’s continued commitment to dialogue and constructive engagement with international partners. 

The Honourable Wilfred Nicholas Morris, Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister and Mr.  Randall Karim, Permanent Secretary and Head of the Foreign Service, Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, were Key Note Speakers at the Trinidad and Tobago Investment and Networking Reception hosted by Greenberg Traurig LLP at One Vanderbilt in New York, on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly on 21st September, 2026.

On 21st September, 2026, Trinidad and Tobago established Diplomatic Relations with North Macedonia. Formalised during a signing ceremony on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), this new partnership enables both nations to benefit from strengthened multilateral engagement, the exchange of expertise in trade, tourism, and cultural heritage, and a unified voice on shared global concerns such as sustainable development and economic resilience.

On 21st September, 2026, the Honourable Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, S.C., held a bilateral meeting with His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana. During the meeting, both leaders engaged in discussions on key areas of mutual interest, including trade and investment, air transportation and reparations. 

On the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the Honourable Sean Sobers, MP, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, met with His Excellency Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama, for bilateral discussions om 21st September, 2026.

The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs welcomed His Excellency Jon Dean, British High Commissioner to the Ministry’s headquarters for a meeting  on 17th September 2026. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss matters of mutual interest and to further strengthen the longstanding bilateral relationship between Trinidad and Tobago and the United Kingdom. 

Mr. Randall Karim, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs and Head of the Foreign Service held discussions with Her Excellency Sonya Koppe, High Commissioner of Australia to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, during a meeting at the Ministry’s Headquarters on 9th September 2026. 

The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs bid farewell to His Excellency Dr. Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit, outgoing High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, during a farewell courtesy call at the Ministry’s Headquarters today, 8th September 2026. 

Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, the Honourable Sean Sobers, M.P. (left), and the Minister of People's Power for Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency Félix Plasencia, share a smile following the successful conclusion of Minister Sobers' official visit to Caracas on 3 September 2026.

Permanent Secretary Karim held bilateral discussions with Panama’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Carlos Hoyos, on issues of mutual interest between Trinidad and Tobago and Panama During Day 1 of the Annual Dialogue for elected members of the United Nations Security Council, held in Panama City, Panama, from 1 to 2 September 2026.

Media Release: Official Travel Advisory on the Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease Outbreak in Central and East Africa.

For the full article, please visit the Ministry of Health website.

Effective 17 March 2026, all travellers entering or leaving Trinidad and Tobago must complete an Online Arrival/Departure Card. Traditional paper forms are now discontinued.

To enjoy a faster, more convenient, and secure travel experience, visit travel.gov.tt to access the free digital platform.