New Delhi | 21 April 2026: The Global Trade & Technology Council (India) hosted a distinguished Interactive Evening on 21st April 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together an eminent gathering of diplomats, government leaders, policymakers, industry stalwarts, entrepreneurs, investors, and international delegates. Organized in honour of the visiting Delegation from Trinidad & Tobago, the evening served as a prestigious platform to strengthen bilateral relations, promote trade and investment opportunities, and reinforce GTTCI’s commitment to fostering international cooperation through diplomacy, business, and technology.
The event was held in the esteemed presence of H.E. Mr. Chandradath Singh, High Commissioner of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago to India, whose participation underscored the importance of strengthening India–Trinidad & Tobago relations. The business meet provided an excellent opportunity for meaningful engagement between the visiting delegation and Indian business leaders, encouraging dialogue on expanding bilateral trade, investment, innovation, and economic cooperation.
The programme commenced with a warm welcome address by Dr. Gaurav Gupta, Founder President, GTTCI, who welcomed the distinguished delegation from Trinidad & Tobago along with ambassadors, senior government representatives, entrepreneurs, and members of the diplomatic fraternity. In his address, Dr. Gupta emphasized GTTCI’s vision of creating meaningful international partnerships that connect governments, industries, entrepreneurs, and institutions to accelerate sustainable economic growth and global development.
Highlighting the strategic importance of India’s engagement with the Caribbean region, Dr. Gupta stated that Trinidad & Tobago holds immense potential as a gateway for Indian businesses seeking opportunities across the Caribbean and Latin America. He emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation in sectors such as infrastructure, information technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, education, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, fintech, innovation, and skill development. He further noted that platforms like this business meet play a crucial role in translating diplomatic goodwill into long-term economic partnerships and business collaborations.
The visiting delegation from Trinidad & Tobago engaged in productive discussions with Indian entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate leaders, exploring avenues for increasing bilateral trade, facilitating investment partnerships, promoting technology transfer, encouraging business exchanges, and strengthening institutional cooperation. The interactive format enabled participants to exchange ideas, identify new opportunities, and establish valuable business connections that are expected to contribute to long-term economic engagement between the two countries.
The prestigious gathering was further graced by the presence of Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, and Shri Pema Khandu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, whose participation added immense significance to the occasion. Their presence reflected the growing importance of collaboration between policymakers, industry leaders, and international stakeholders in promoting infrastructure development, innovation, investment, and sustainable economic progress.
The event also witnessed the gracious presence of several distinguished personalities including Ms. Meenakshi Lekhi, Former Minister of State for External Affairs; Mr. Boman Irani, renowned film actor, director and producer; Mr. Honeyy Katyal, Founder of Investors Clinic Infratech Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Anil Sharma, acclaimed film producer and director; Ms. Manu Bhaker, Indian professional sport shooter; Mr. Raj Chopra, entrepreneur and film producer; and Dr. P. N. Arora, doctor and entrepreneur, along with numerous business leaders, professionals, investors, and strategic partners from across sectors.
Further enhancing the international significance of the event was the participation of Ambassadors and diplomatic representatives from Bhutan, Chile, Cuba, Fiji, Mongolia, Nepal, Trinidad & Tobago, Uzbekistan, along with representatives from UNESCO. Their presence reflected GTTCI’s expanding diplomatic engagement and its growing reputation as a platform that promotes international dialogue, economic cooperation, cultural exchange, and strategic partnerships.
One of the key highlights of the evening was the interaction between the visiting Trinidad & Tobago delegation and Indian industry representatives. Discussions focused on strengthening commercial engagement, enhancing bilateral investment, supporting MSMEs and startups, promoting innovation-led enterprises, encouraging technology collaborations, and facilitating institutional partnerships. Delegates also explored opportunities for cooperation in infrastructure development, digital transformation, renewable energy, healthcare, education, tourism, food processing, logistics, and capacity building.
The business meet served as an ideal networking platform where entrepreneurs, investors, diplomats, policymakers, and business leaders exchanged perspectives on emerging global economic trends, cross-border investments, innovation ecosystems, and the growing role of strategic international partnerships in driving sustainable development. Participants acknowledged that stronger collaboration between India and Trinidad & Tobago could unlock significant opportunities for businesses in both countries while creating new avenues for trade, investment, and knowledge exchange.
The evening also celebrated GTTCI’s remarkable journey and achievements in promoting global trade, investment, technology partnerships, and diplomatic engagement. Over the years, GTTCI has established itself as a leading international platform connecting governments, diplomatic missions, multinational corporations, MSMEs, startups, academic institutions, investors, and policymakers through business forums, trade delegations, international conferences, policy dialogues, and strategic partnerships. Its initiatives have contributed significantly to promoting cross-border collaboration, facilitating investment, encouraging entrepreneurship, and strengthening India’s economic engagement with countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, the Pacific, and Latin America.
Guests appreciated GTTCI’s continued efforts in building bridges between nations by creating meaningful platforms that encourage dialogue, foster innovation, promote business collaboration, and facilitate international partnerships. The Council’s commitment to connecting governments, industries, and institutions has positioned it as a trusted partner in advancing sustainable economic development and strengthening India’s global outreach.
The evening concluded with a networking dinner, providing an ideal setting for ambassadors, diplomats, business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and members of the visiting delegation to continue discussions and explore future avenues of cooperation. The interactions further strengthened existing relationships while laying the foundation for new collaborations between Indian enterprises and stakeholders from Trinidad & Tobago.
The successful Business Meet with the High-Level Delegation from Trinidad & Tobago reaffirmed GTTCI’s unwavering commitment to advancing international diplomacy, promoting trade and investment, facilitating technology exchange, and strengthening global partnerships. By bringing together distinguished policymakers, diplomats, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and international delegates on a common platform, GTTCI once again demonstrated its role as a catalyst for meaningful collaboration and sustainable development.
As GTTCI continues to expand its global footprint, initiatives such as these will play an increasingly important role in enhancing bilateral relations, fostering economic cooperation, encouraging innovation, and creating long-term opportunities for businesses and nations alike. The event concluded on a highly positive note, with participants expressing confidence that the discussions and connections established during the evening would translate into impactful partnerships, contributing to stronger India–Trinidad & Tobago relations and reinforcing GTTCI’s mission of connecting the world through trade, technology, innovation, and diplomacy.