Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, arrives at the Shield of the Americas Summit in the United States, where she will meet with President Donald Trump @realDonaldTrump and other regional leaders.
The Prime Minister continues to represent the interests of the people of Trinidad and Tobago as discussions focus on cooperation, security, and shared prosperity across the Americas. ๐น๐น๐๐ค
BREAKING:
Cuban forces open fire on a Florida-registered speedboat in the waters near Cubaโs Villa Clara province.
4 people killed and 6 wounded. Itโs unclear at this point if any U.S. citizens have been killed.
Thank you @SecRubio for the productive engagement. Trinidad and Tobago values its strong partnership with the United States, grounded in mutual respect, shared security, and regional stability. Our cooperation reflects our joint commitment to combating drug trafficking, protecting our borders, and ensuring a safer, more prosperous future for our people. Together, we are stronger.
PM said โwho vex lossโ to defend accepting US military assistance and she pointed to Mexicoโs cartel-fuelled violence as a warning of what could have happened locally without decisive action, maintaining that partnering with the US is not undermining the region but defending it.