On March 23rd, 2026, a panel discussion titled “Leveraging the Visit of the Prime Minister of India to Reinvigorate Engagement with Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean Region” took place in the Teaching and Learning Complex. This event was co-hosted by the Indian High Commission and the Office of the Campus Principal.
Among the attendees were the Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, who emphasised the importance of bilateral ties and praised The UWI law programme. Indian High Commissioner Dr Pradeep Rajpurohit also shared insights on the current status of engagement between India and Trinidad and Tobago.
The discussion focused on harnessing opportunities from the Prime Minister’s historic visit and explored actionable strategies to strengthen partnerships across various sectors in Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean.
The event featured key figures, including the Honourable Devesh Maharaj, Minister of Justice, as well as former ministers, diplomats, and campus stakeholders. Dr Indira Rampersad, Head of the Department of Political Sciences, chaired the discussion, with panellists including Dr Bhoendradatt Tewarie and Professor Roger Hosein.
This engaging dialogue highlighted the vital role of universities in enhancing diplomatic relations and fostering academic collaboration.