The Honourable Dr. Amery Browne, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, received a courtesy call at the Ministry’s headquarters on Tuesday 15th April, 2025, from Mr. AbdulKadir Musse Jama, the new Representative for the UNICEF Eastern Caribbean Area Office, based in Barbados. The main purpose of Mr. Musse’s visit was to present his Letter of Accreditation to the Minister. Mr. Musse was accompanied by Ms. Maryam Abdu, UNICEF’s Chief of Social Policy, Eastern Caribbean Area Office, who is based in Port of Spain.
The discussion focussed on the changing geopolitical environment, progress toward the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, education, early childhood development, violence against children and child protection as well as UNICEF’s ongoing collaboration with the Ministry of National Security, the Ministry of Planning and Development, and the Central Statistical Office.
The Minister reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to continued collaboration with the UNICEF and reiterated his appreciation for the support provided by the organisation in addressing the needs of the children of Trinidad and Tobago. The Minister also commended the valuable efforts of the UNICEF in protecting children in conflict situations around the world.
