00:00A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Dominican Republic Embassy and the Trinidad and Tobago Coalition of Services Industries.
00:08President of the Trinidad and Tobago Coalition of Services Industries, Diane Joseph, says the agreement focuses on collaboration in professional
00:17and financial services, information and communication technology, and the creative industries.
00:22Today we are doing more than putting pen to people. We are building a strategic bridge between two of the
00:31Caribbean's most vibrant economies.
00:34This memorandum of understanding between the Embassy of the Dominican Republic and the Trinidad and Tobago Coalition of Services Industries
00:42is a testament of a shared reality.
00:45In a globalized world, isolation is a risk, but integration is a superpower.
00:55We are formalizing a commitment to move from being neighbors by geography to being partners by design.
01:04Joseph also says the partnership is expected to create new opportunities for local businesses, including a planned trade mission to
01:12the Dominican Republic.
01:13Ambassador-designate of the Dominican Republic to Trinidad and Tobago, Raquel Josefina Jacobo-Jaw, says the agreement reflects a shared
01:22vision for growth and development.
01:24This agreement is not just a document. It shows our shared commitment to work together for greater cooperation, growth, and
01:36development in our region.
01:39Throughout this memorandum, we aim to strengthen our institutions, share knowledge, and support the services sector in our countries and
01:52across the Caribbean.
01:53The MOU also includes provisions for training programs, internships, and expanded collaboration in tourism and the creative sector.
02:02Joseph says the initiative is part of a longer-term strategy to strengthen the services sector and adapt to changing
02:09global demands.
02:11Fashana Pagu, TV6 News.
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