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Trinidad gives green light for US miliary aircraft to transit local airspace

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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Dec 15, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government Monday said it had granted approval for United States military aircraft to transit the local airspace “in the coming weeks”.

“The United States has advised that these movements are logistical in nature, facilitating  supply replenishment and routine personnel relations,” the Ministry of  Foreign and CARICOM Affairs said in a statement.

Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Minister Sean Sobers said the government is maintaining “close engagement” with the US Embassy here, adding that Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar “has affirmed the government’s commitment to cooperation and collaboration in the pursuit of safety and security for Trinidad and Tobago and the wider region.

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