will continue to support our thrust towards energy independence in the region, including greater efficiency in energy use and greater in cooperation of renewable energy sources. With respect to our economic partnership, Secretary Tillerson and I both agreed that the transformation of Jamaica’s energy sector is critical to the achievement of our development objectives, including resilience. We agreed to deepen our cooperation in this regard, acknowledging also that the sharing and exchange of intelligence is critical to safely – is critical to the safety and security of our two countries and the wider region. In particular, we have greatly valued America’s efforts to disrupt transnational crime through continued support to effectively secure Jamaica’s maritime space. I expressed gratitude on behalf of the government and people of Jamaica for the high levels of support provided by the United States to Jamaica over the years, especially in the areas which have assisted in meeting our national development goals. I highlighted the common values we share based on our geographic proximity, our strong historical and cultural ties, our robust trade, tourism and investment relations, our large Jamaican diaspora in the USA, and our strong record of people-to-people contacts at all levels. Our talks reflected Jamaica’s long and productive relationship with the United States and signaled the importance of the strong and vibrant partnership that exists between our two countries. Secretary Tillerson and I have engaged in critical discussions on issues of mutual interest to Jamaica and the United States, as well as the region, with a focus on promoting a peaceful, prosperous, energy-secure, and democratic hemisphere.Īmong the specific matters discussed were strengthening security cooperation in order to more effectively combat transnational organized crime boosting the U.S.-Jamaica economic partnership exploring opportunities to broaden U.S.-CARICOM engagement energy security the economic vulnerability of middle-income countries, including climatic events de-risking and correspondent banking issues and of course, the situation in Venezuela. It was my great pleasure to welcome Secretary of State Tillerson to Jamaica and to host him and his delegation on this brief but historic working visit to Jamaica. PRIME MINISTER HOLNESS: Members of the media, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. The Prime Minister will make some remarks, followed by Secretary Tillerson.Prime Minister. Thank you so much for joining us, everyone, on this working visit of the U.S. Secretary of State, the Honorable Rex Tillerson. MODERATOR: (In progress) as well as the U.S.
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