Dr the Honourable Roodal Moonilal Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, and the Honourable Ernesto Kesar Minister in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries held discussions with a delegation from the United States Embassy in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago led by Mr Philip Kern, Chargé d’Affaires.

The meeting took place on 27 July 2026 at the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries’ International Waterfront Complex, Head Office, Port-of-Spain. Mrs Karinsa Tulsie Permanent Secretary (Ag) at the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries; Mrs Ava Mahabir-Dass, Permanent Secretary (Ag) at the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries; Mrs Sheena Gosine, Energy Relations & International Affairs Advisor to the Minister at the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries were in attendance along Mr Jeffrey Cernyar, Economic Unit Chief at the United States. Embassy in Port of Spain.

The meeting reaffirmed the strong bilateral relationship between the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the United States of America, with discussions focusing on political cooperation, energy and economic security and trade and investment opportunities. Mr Philip Kern, Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Port of Spain noted that the current relationship between both countries present a unique moment in the history of bilateral relations, with both countries sharing several significant areas of mutual benefit and considerable opportunities for further cooperation.