Trade and Investment Minister, Satyakama Maharaj, says Trinidad and Tobago is open for business.
Speaking at the launch of the Trinidad and Tobago India Business Federation he said the country is already benefiting from growing partnerships with India and noted the federation comes at a time of shifting global markets.
“The global landscape is shifting. Supply chains are being redesigned. Digital technologies are reshaping productivity. Clean energy is redefining competitiveness. In this environment, Trinidad and Tobago-India corridor is uniquely positioned as the bridge between South Asia, and the Caribbean and Latin America,” Minister Maharaj said.
Minister Maharaj urged the body to treat time as money and work to unlock new opportunities, positioning both nations as a strong corridor for business success.
“Trinidad and Tobago is the eastern Caribbean’s largest economy and the ideal gateway to 700 million persons in the Caribbean and Latin America market. Trinidad and Tobago is open for business,” he said.
The T&T- India Business Federation (TT-IBF) aims at building stronger business and economic ties between Trinidad and Tobago and India.
The Federation was created to connect companies, investors, and entrepreneurs in both countries, making it easier to form partnerships, explore trade opportunities, and encourage investment.
While the two nations share strong historical and cultural links, the TT-IBF focuses on turning those connections into tangible economic results.
Through this integration of business network and collaboration, the Federation aims to boost exports, attract new investment, support innovation, and contribute to economic diversification and growth in Trinidad and Tobago, while also expanding India’s commercial presence in the Caribbean.
Also attending were Mr Davendranath Tancoo, Minister of Finance, Dr. Pradeep Rajpurohit, High Commissioner of India, Dr. Neil Colin Gosein, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism, Dr. Siewnarine Coosal, and Dr. Vaalmikki Arjoon, President of TT-IBF.
Also, in attendance were members of the Diplomatic Corps and a large audience including government officials, businessmen and industry stakeholders.
