Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs

Chinese President Xi Jinping (front-centre), with CELAC Heads of State and Heads of Delegation before the Opening Ceremony of the 4th Ministerial Meeting of the 4th China-CELAC Forum, at the China National Convention Centre, Beijing, May 13, 2025 (Source: Chinese State Media)

The Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs participated in the "Night of China" on Thursday, May 16th, 2025. This engaging event was co-hosted by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Trinidad and Tobago and the National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS) and marked the closing of the Asian Nights 2 cultural series.

The "Night of China" provided a vibrant and immersive experience into the diverse aspects of Chinese culture, encompassing art, traditions, and historical heritage.

The Honourable Sean Sobers, M.P., Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs greets His Excellency Kim Højlund Christensen, newly-appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago during a Courtesy Call on 6th May, 2025 at the Ministry’s headquarters. The meeting took place prior to the Ambassador’s presentation of his Letters of Credence to Her Excellency Christine Kangaloo, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, later that morning. Discussions during the Courtesy Call focused on matters of mutual importance to both Trinidad and Tobago and Denmark.

On Friday 9th May, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs joined the European Union (EU) in commemorating Europe Day, marking the 75th Anniversary of the Schuman Declaration and celebrating 50 years of enduring diplomatic relations between Trinidad and Tobago and the EU. The Honourable Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Sean Sobers, M.P., highlighted the significance of this milestone, noting the mutual benefits derived from the matured partnership over the past half-century.

Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, the Honourable Sean Sobers M.P., underscored Trinidad and Tobago's dedication to cultural diplomacy and international partnership at the launch of NALIS' Asian Nights 2. The event celebrated the rich cultural heritage of India, China, and Japan, and featured the launch of the Japanese Book Collection at the National Library.

The Honourable Sean Sobers M.P., Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs is received by Ms. Reita Toussaint, Permanent Secretary; Mrs. Neela Ram-Atwaroo, Deputy Permanent Secretary and Ms. Erica Jogues Fortune, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Ag.) on his arrival to the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs headquarters on Monday 5th May, 2025.

Foreground: The Honourable Sean Sobers M.P., Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs greets an employee during a tour of the Ministry’s headquarters.

Background: Mr. Wilfred Nicholas Morris M.P., Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister and Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs.

The Honourable Sean Sobers M.P., Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs during his walkabout of the Ministry’s headquarters on Monday 5th May, 2025.

The Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs  welcomes the Honourable Sean Sobers M.P. , Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs and Mr. Wilfred Nicholas Morris M.P. , Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister and Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs.