Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs welcomes His Excellency John L. Estrada

TRINIDAD: April 20, 2016: On April 19, 2016, Senator the Honourable Dennis Moses, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, received His Excellency John Estrada, Ambassador-designate of the United States of America to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago at the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs.

The courtesy call on Minister Moses preceded Ambassador Estrada’s presentation of his Letters of Credence to His Excellency, Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona, O.R.T T.., S.C., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Ambassador Estrada was accompanied by his wife, Dr. Cote Estrada and Mrs. Margaret Diop, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of the United States, Port of Spain.
 
In welcoming the Ambassador Estrada, Minister Moses referred to the close relationship existing between Trinidad and Tobago and the United States of America, a relationship which was based on common principles and shared values. The Minister also reinforced Trinidad and Tobago’s commitment to strengthening the existing relations which span a number of areas. Ambassador Estrada in turn expressed appreciation for the warm reception which he and his family had received since arriving in Trinidad and Tobago. He stated that he was also looking forward to strengthening the areas of mutual interest on the bilateral agenda, during his tenure in Trinidad and Tobago.