Kamla: Lets work towards lasting peace and security

In her Commonwealth Day message, she says the theme of “peace-building” reaffirms the Commonwealth Charter principle that “international peace and security, sustainable economic growth and development and the rule of law are essential to the progress and prosperity of all.” She said the theme is pertinent in light of increasing tensions and uncertainty in today’s world, as well as experiences right here at home. The former prime minister said Trinidad and Tobago, like so many other countries across the globe, is faced with the threat of terrorism and a comprehensive plan is needed to work with other states in the global fight against terror.

“In fact, under the government I led, Trinidad and Tobago took steps to stop our citizens from leaving their homeland to join international terrorist organisations such as ISIS, by co-sponsoring UN Resolution S/2014/688 in 2014.

By this action, Trinidad and Tobago committed to work with countries to share information, which would help our ability to conduct criminal investigations or proceedings relating to the financing and other support given to terrorists...”