The Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism has welcomed Satyakama Maharaj, a day after he was sworn in as the new Minister.
Maharaj was accompanied by Dr. Colin Neil Gosine, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry. He met with Randall Karim, Permanent Secretary (Ag.), Ava Mahabir-Dass, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Ag.) and other Ministry officials and members of staff.
During his visit, Maharaj expressed that he was both humbled and honoured to serve as Minister and emphasised "his deep sense of responsibility in undertaking the role."
He also outlined his focus areas over the next five years which include diversifying the economy beyond oil and gas; expanding trade and exports; strengthening local manufacturing; driving investment; and innovation and positioning tourism as a pillar of economic growth for Trinidad and Tobago.