The US Embassy says bilateral relations between the US and T&T have been strengthened with T&T’s involvement in the Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere.
It says this purpose-built initiative will synchronize U.S. military operations alongside trusted Caribbean and Latin American allies to counter transnational criminal networks, enhance regional maritime interdiction, and respond rapidly to humanitarian crises.
It adds that JTF-WHEM, as well as Trinidad and Tobago’s ongoing participation in the 18-nation Americas Counter Cartel Coalition, reflects a shared commitment to defend sovereignty, strengthen regional security, and confront narco-terrorist networks.
U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Chargé d’Affaires Philip Kern said, “Trinidad and Tobago remains a vital regional partner in confronting complex security challenges that threaten our shared stability. Through the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition and SOUTHCOM’s new Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, we are deepening our cooperation to disrupt criminal networks, safeguard critical maritime routes, and ensure a safer, more prosperous Caribbean.”
As part of this long-standing defense partnership, members of the U.S. military will continue to participate in joint training, capacity-building exercises, maritime interdiction coordination, and disaster response preparedness with Trinidad and Tobago.
