Media Release
May 24, 2025
Minister of Health Receives Courtesy Visit from Indian High Commissioner
Port of Spain, 24 May 2025: The Honourable Dr. Lackram Bodoe, Minister of Health, received a courtesy visit from His Excellency Dr. Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit, High Commissioner of India to Trinidad and Tobago, at the Ministry of Health’s headquarters.
Accompanying Minister Bodoe were the Honourable Dr. Rishad Seecheran, Minister in the Ministry of Health, and Mr. Asif Ali, Permanent Secretary. The High Commissioner was joined by Mr Prem Bhandari, Chairman of Jaipur Foot USA.
This visit formed part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and the Republic of India, with a focus on key areas including public health, medical training, pharmaceutical collaboration, and technology transfer.
Minister Bodoe also took the opportunity to explore potential partnerships in the provision of prosthetic limbs, recognising the value such initiatives could bring to the advancement of health service delivery and support for persons with disabilities.
The Ministry of Health, through the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, looks forward to deepening its collaboration with the Government of India as both nations continue to work together to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare for their citizens.
Photos and captions below:
The Honourable Dr. Lackram Bodoe, Minister of Health, greets His Excellency Dr. Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit, High Commissioner of India, during a courtesy visit by the Indian High Commissioner.
The Honourable Dr. Lackram Bodoe, Minister of Health makes a point during his meeting with His Excellency Dr. Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit, High Commissioner of India to Trinidad and Tobago. Also in the photo are the Honourable Dr. Rishad Seecheran, Minister in the Ministry of Health, Mr. Asif Ali, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health, and Mr. Prem Bhandari, Chairman of Jaipur Foot USA
