Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley met today with US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken in Washington, DC.

According to the Office of the Prime Minister, the meeting focused on national security and firearms trafficking, and the work being advanced through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative.

They also touched on historical and emerging issues surrounding Venezuela as it relates to T&T’s pathway to achieve energy security for the region, and collaboration to strengthen cyber and digital policy and the approach to the ongoing instability in Haiti.

Earlier today as well, Dr Rowley met with US Trade Representative, Ambassador Katherine Tai, who as a member of the President’s Cabinet is the chief trade advisor, negotiator, and spokesperson on US trade policy.

The OPM says both advanced their ideas on further strengthening the bilateral economic partnership and opportunities to expand trade.

This included examining views on improvements that can be made to widen participation in the Caribbean Basin Initiative, secure supply chain management and ensure that trade policies are people-centred.