The CIF precedes the Caribbean Investment Week which runs from May 14 to 19 in Port of Spain.
The week of investment opportunity includes the Trade and Investment Convention (TIC), which follows the CIF, from May 16 to 19 at the Hyatt Regency in Port-of-Spain.
The Prime Minister praised the highly acclaimed event, which last year attracted over 500 participants over a two-day period.
The Prime Minister praised the highly acclaimed event, which last year attracted over 500 participants over a two-day period.
She said, "I believe that the Caribbean Investment Forum remains an ideal platform for collectively exploring the business and investment opportunities we offer to each other as developing CARICOM nations, and for showcasing the potential we offer to the world as a politically stable and enabling business investment destination."
Persad-Bissessar reminded her audience that the CIF allows Trinidad and Tobago in particular to position itself as the gateway to the Americas and the leaders of the thrust into Central and South America.
Persad-Bissessar reminded her audience that the CIF allows Trinidad and Tobago in particular to position itself as the gateway to the Americas and the leaders of the thrust into Central and South America.
She said she anticipates recruiting potential investors and CIF participants during the VI Summit of the Americas which takes place in Colombia on the 14th and 15th of this month.
She gave the assurance that she intends to take full advantage of the opportunities at the summit.
She gave the assurance that she intends to take full advantage of the opportunities at the summit.
"As is my custom during my overseas State Visits - you will remember our positive engagements with Brazil, India and later this year China - I will be heavily promoting Trinidad and Tobago, our upcoming Caribbean Investment Forum and Caribbean Investment Week to the 34 Heads of State and Government scheduled to attend the Summit," she said.
As part of her official agenda in Colombia, Persad-Bissessar will speak at the Americas CEO Summit, which takes place in the margins of the Sixth Summit.
As part of her official agenda in Colombia, Persad-Bissessar will speak at the Americas CEO Summit, which takes place in the margins of the Sixth Summit.
The event, which has been organised by the Colombian private sector, will focus on trade and investment opportunities in the region in areas including energy, natural resources and human capital for a knowledge-based economy.
The Prime Minister will also address the open forum on Education and Development. (Click here to read the speech)
Read the PM's welcome
Read the PM's welcome
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