WASHINGTON, CMC—United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Friday to congratulate her on her electoral victory earlier this week.
During the call, Rubio reaffirmed the partnership between the Twin Island Republic and the Trump administration and highlighted shared priorities for regional cooperation.
He said the United States has a strong and enduring partnership with Trinidad and Tobago, “grounded in deep historical ties and shared goals for regional security and prosperity.”
“We commend the people of Trinidad and Tobago for their continued commitment to democratic values and institutions, demonstrated through their free and fair national elections,” he said.
Rubio and Persad-Bissessar also discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation on mutual priorities, regional security, and defense cooperation.
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