By Zoila Palma: Today, Prime Minister John Briceno met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the CARICOM Heads of Governments Meeting underway in St. Kitts and Nevis.
“Relations with the USA are critical for Belize and the wider Caribbean region. Matters of concern include transnational crime, current matters in relation to Cuba and it’s impact on the broader region as well as other matters,” the Prime Minister said.
The U.S. State Department indicated that Rubio will engage with Caribbean leaders to advance shared priorities, including strengthening regional security, deepening cooperation to combat illegal immigration and illicit trafficking, and promoting economic growth, health, and energy security across the Caribbean.
“During his visit, the Secretary will reaffirm the United States’ commitment to working with CARICOM member states to enhance stability and prosperity in our hemisphere,” the U.S. State Department said.
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By Zoila Palma: Today, Prime Minister John Briceno met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the CARICOM Heads of Governments Meeting underway in St. Kitts and Nevis. “Relations with the USA are critical for Belize and the wider Caribbean region. Matters of concern include transnational crime, current matters in relation to Cuba and
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