On September 14, H.E Ambassador Ren Hongyan met with the Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs at the Ministry’s Headquarters. Mr. Randall Karim, Permanent Secretary and Head of the Foreign Service was present.

Ambassador Ren noted that since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the bilateral relations have maintained sound and steady development, and the cooperation in various areas have produced fruitful outcomes. This year marks the 220th anniversary of the arrival of Chinese people in Trinidad and Tobago. Standing at a new historical starting point, China is ready to work with Trinidad and Tobago to further consolidate political mutual trust, align development strategies, deepen practical cooperation, and carry forward traditional friendship, thereby injecting new momentum into the development of bilateral ties.

Foreign Minister Sobers extended National Day congratulations to China, noting that Trinidad and Tobago has always regarded China as a trusted friend and partner. He affirmed the country's firm adherence to the one-China principle and its commitment to promoting greater development of the two countries’ comprehensive cooperative partnership, aiming to better benefit the two peoples and contribute to regional development and prosperity. Next year, Trinidad and Tobago will serve as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council and is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with the Chinese side at multilateral platforms to jointly tackle global challenges and safeguard international fairness and justice.