Institute of International Relations

The Institute of International Relations proudly hosted its second Latin American Forum on October 10, 2024. A gathering of distinguished diplomats and representatives fostered dialogue and collaboration across nations.

Pictured from left to right: Ambassador of Venezuela H.E. Álvaro Enrique Sánchez Cordero, Counsellor Commerce Mr. Julio Joaquín Cabada Ferrera, Minister Counsellor Mrs. Gilda López Mestre, Ambassador of Cuba H.E. Gustavo Véliz Olivares, IIR Director Dr. Annita Montoute, Representative of High Commission of Jamaica Mr. Nicholas Brodber ,Programme Policy Officer, World Food Programme Ms. Regina Bakhteeva, Ambassador of Spain H.E. María Cristina Pérez Gutiérrez, Ambassador of Colombia H.E. William Bush

 

The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) celebrated its 30th anniversary with a significant event held at the Renaissance at Shorelands in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on August 16th, 2024.

Left to Right :Ms. Reita Toussaint, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Dr. Annita Montoute, Acting Director, IIR, Senator the Honourable Dr. Amery Browne, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Her Excellency Bengü Yiğitgüden, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Dean of Diplomatic Corps, Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye, Ambassador Rodolfo Sabonge, Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States and His Excellency William Sidney Bush Howard, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Republic of Colombia and Permanent Representative of Colombia to the ACS.

The UWI -  IIR  Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean-hosted Hybrid Symposium titled 'SIDS4 and the Caribbean's Diplomatic Agenda: Quo Vadis?' was held on May 17, 2024. Photographed from left to right are H.E. Didier Chabert, Ambassador of France  to Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Annita Montoute, Acting Director of the IIR, H.E. Sonya Koppe,  High Commissioner of Australia to Trinidad and Tobago and Dr. Nand Bardouille, Manager of the DAOC