Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Commerce Signs Trade Agreement with St Kitts and Nevis Chamber

• The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce (TT Chamber) and the St Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce formalised a significant step forward in regional economic collaboration with the signing of a trade and business development alliance agreement.
• The agreement reinforces the shared commitment of both chambers – proud members of the Caribbean Chambers of Commerce (CARICHAM) network – to deepen co-operation, promote regional integration, and strengthen the voice of the private sector across the Caribbean.
• Through this partnership, the chambers aim to: collaborate on joint initiatives that expand economic and social opportunities for businesses and communities in both TT and St Kitts and Nevis; share research and technical expertise in sectors of mutual interest, such as tourism, financial services, agriculture and renewable energy; undertake collaborative research to assess trade feasibility, develop best practices and promote cultural and commercial exchange between the two countries; facilitate knowledge transfer and capacity-building programmes to strengthen institutional and private sector capabilities.
• It also aims to: build and deepen linkages with government agencies, investment promotion entities and other key trade and development stakeholders; organise and support bilateral trade missions and business delegations that further the objectives of the alliance; advance the UN's sustainable development goals (SDGs) through aligned private sector actions and policies and; identify and address trade barriers, market access constraints and regulatory challenges in a co-operative and solutions-oriented manner.

(Source: Trinidad Express)