The Minister of Forergn Affairs, Dr. Surujattan Rambachan.

Dr. Rambachan received his instrument of appointment from His Excellency George Maxwell Richards, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on Friday 28th May, 2010 after taking the oath of office.

Minister Rambachan is an experienced diplomat who served as Ambassador to Brazil during the period 1987 to 1990.

He has had a long standing career in public life and became a founding member of the Organisation for National Reconstruction in 1980 where he served as Deputy Political Leader of the party.

In April of 1990 he was appointed as Senator and Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Enterprise and Tourism.

He also held the position of Mayor of Chaguanas for six years during the period 2003 to 2009.

Dr. Rambachan currently holds the position of Member of Parliament for Tabaquite. During his career, Minister Rambachan had the opportunity to serve in the field of education as a lecturer with the University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus.

Dr. Rambachan brings to the office of Minister of Foreign Affairs a wealth of experience in the areas of corporate planning, dispute resolution, international marketing, management and media relations.