THE Trinidad and Tobago Scrap Iron Dealers Association (TTSIDA) is welcoming the appointment of  Satyakama Maharaj as the new Minister of Trade, Investment and Tourism.

TTSIDA also welcomes the appointment of Dr Neil Gosine as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry.

TTISIDA in a media release on Wednesday stated, “For many years, our President Allan Ferguson and members of our team have enjoyed a good working relationship with the Ministry of Trade which is our line Ministry.

“Just as we worked tirelessly with past ministers under different governments, we pledge our commitment and support to working with Mr Maharaj and his team in the best interest of our industry and the country.”

TTSIDA said there  were still many issues plaguing the  industry and they are hoping to meet with the new minister and his team to have those issues resolved in the shortest possible time.

“We look forward to fruitful discussions and positive results in the coming weeks,” TTSIDA stated.

Maharaj was sworn in as Minister on Wednesday by President Christine Kangaloo while Dr Gosine took his oath of office last Saturday.