Moses hails Australia

He said the occasion recalls the historical raising of the Union Jack at Sydney Cove by Captain Arthur Phillip in 1788, to found the colony and the modern- day country of Australia.

“This day has grown into a celebration of the resilience and diversity of the Australian people.

Its rich history, remarkable achievements specifically in the areas of infrastructure, music, art, sports, science, invention and exploration.” Moses said that TT and Australia, as former British colonies, have built on a common heritage to develop a robust bilateral relationship and collaborate in multilateral forums.

“The state of bilateral relations remains on a sound footing.” He said TT is encouraged by Australia’s economic strength, stability and prosperity.

Moses hailed Australia’s support in several areas to aid TT’s development, including BHP Billiton which contributes to training and using local suppliers and employees in TT’s energy sector.

“Trinidad and Tobago has benefitted from technical cooperation with Australia in the areas of trade and investment, scholarships and grants, the Australia Awards Initiative, and Direct Aid Programme geared towards promoting sustainable development and culture,” Moses said.