Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Finance Minister receives courtesy visit from Panamanian Ambassador

Earlier today, Minister of Finance the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo received a courtesy visit from the Ambassador of Panama, His Excellency Diomedes Carles at the Ministry’s Head Office at the Eric Williams Finance Building, Port of Spain. Discussions were centered around existing policies, trade agreements between the both countries, and they reinforced their commitment to further strengthen the diplomatic relations which extends for over thirty-two (32) years.

His Excellency, Diomedes Carles also took the opportunity to extend an invitation to Minister Tancoo requesting his attendance at the International Economic Forum -Latin America and the Caribbean 2026, which is scheduled from January 28th – 29th 2026 in Panama City, Panama, where both His Excellency, Jose Raul Mulino Quintero, President of the Republic of Panama and His Excellency, Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil are expected to deliver remarks.

The event will be jointly hosted by the Government of the Republic of Panama and CAF- Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean. Accompanying the Panamanian Ambassador at this morning’s meeting was Ms. Indra Peralta, Third Secretary of the Diplomatic and Consular.

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