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U.S. and Jamaica pledge closer security, trade and aid ties; Washington announces law-enforcement equipment and programs
Summary
During a joint visit in Kingston, Prime Minister Holness and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined expanded security cooperation, trade and development priorities and announced equipment and programs intended to boost Jamaica's law enforcement capacity and economic opportunities.
Prime Minister Holness and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio used a joint appearance in Kingston to pledge stepped-up cooperation on security, trade and development and to announce U.S. equipment and program support aimed at countering organized crime and expanding economic ties.
The visit, held in Jamaica, focused on strengthening bilateral ties across security, trade and capacity building, including a discussion of renewing the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act and ways to attract more U.S. investment. "Trade, recognizing The United States as Jamaica's largest trading partner with bilateral trade surpassing $3,000,000,000 in 2023," Prime Minister Holness said during opening remarks.
The joint meeting emphasized security cooperation aimed at transnational criminal networks. Prime Minister Holness said Jamaica and the United States discussed "enhancing cooperation in combating transnational crime" and strengthening marine domain awareness and intelligence…
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