Jamaica: PM Holness meets US States Secretary of State Antony Blinken, also addresses media in Washington
Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness is currently in the United States, where he met with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
2024-07-07 15:36:39

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Prime Minister stated that the US Secretary of State focused on many aspects, including the investment in human resource development. Following matters were discussed during the discussions- Investment in our human resource development capacity will have a direct impact on Jamaica's growth horizon.
- Establishing Jamaica as a nearshore technology hub for logistics, light manufacturing and other services.
- Partnership on violence prevention through information and intelligence sharing, border protection and cooperation to eliminate trafficking and other transnational crimes, as part of our security agenda.
- Support for energy resilience and diversification in light of geopolitical developments and the potential impact on Jamaica's economy over a sustained period.
- The need for democracies to work together to strengthen partnerships and find meaningful ways to support each other.
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Besides this, Prime Minister also made a presentation to members of the media at the National Press Club in Washington. His address included what Jamaica hoped to achieve through my working visit to the United States.Monika Walker is an experienced journalist specializing in global political developments and international relations. With a keen eye for accuracy and analysis, Monika has been reporting for over a decade, bringing stories to light that matter to readers around the world. She holds a degree in International Journalism and is passionate about giving a voice to underrepresented communities through factual reporting.
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