TTT Live Online Top US Military Official Meets With Prime Minister On Regional Security

Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, and Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, had a whirlwind meeting on Tuesday reaffirming the strong partnership between the two countries.

Meeting at the Diplomatic Centre in Port of Spain, the two leaders also discussed shared priorities for regional security and stability.

A release from Joint Staff Spokesperson Joseph Holstead also noted that they exchanged views on challenges affecting the Caribbean region, including the destabilising effects of illicit narcotics, arms, and human trafficking, and transnational criminal organisation activities.

The Chairman emphasised that close cooperation between the two nations directly contributes to safeguarding regional security.

General Caine expressed appreciation for our country’s continued leadership and partnership in advancing mutual objectives and reaffirmed that the US remains committed to working closely with Trinidad and Tobago to address shared threats and deepen collaboration across the region.

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