WASHINGTON, Jan 18, CMC – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday held brief talks with Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness in the wake of deep regional concern over the United States’ recent intervention in Venezuela, the US military’s strikes on suspected narco-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean Sea and the US’ freezing of all visa processing for several Caribbean countries.
“Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Prime Minister Holness to discuss ongoing US assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa and shared regional priorities,” said State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott in a statement.
“Secretary Rubio reaffirmed US support for Jamaica’s recovery and reconstruction,” he added. “Secretary Rubio thanked Prime Minister Holness for his leadership as a strong and reliable regional security partner.”
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