The Honourable Vandana Mohit, Minister of the People, Social Development and Family Services, and Senator Dr. Natalie Chaitan-Maharaj, Parliamentary Secretary, extend their commendation and full support for the strategic participation of the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, S.C., Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, at the Shield of the Americas Summit in Florida, United States, hosted by Donald Trump, President of the United States.
The participation of the Honourable Prime Minister in a high-level forum such as the Shield of the Americas Summit underscores the Government’s commitment to strengthening regional cooperation on issues of mutual importance while engaging within a global framework to build constructive partnerships with international allies.
The composition of the participating delegations reflects the significance of the initiative to the United States and highlights a strong focus not only on the security of the hemisphere but also on expanding economic collaboration among partner nations. The Summit provided an important platform for advancing dialogue on trade, commerce, energy, and broader economic opportunities, while recognising that sustainable economic progress is closely linked to a stable and secure regional environment.
From a social development perspective, the Summit also created a valuable opportunity to deepen regional and international dialogue on issues that directly impact the well-being and security of citizens across the hemisphere, including human security, migration, and the strengthening of social protection systems.
In this context, the Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services lauds the participation of the Honourable Prime Minister and her strategic diplomatic engagement, which signals the Government of Trinidad and Tobago’s continued commitment to advancing a people-centred national agenda and safeguarding the welfare of the people of Trinidad and Tobago.