The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister and current Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Terrance Drew on the margins of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Secretary thanked Prime Minister Drew for Saint Kitts and Nevis’ leadership and hospitality.

They discussed strengthening regional security cooperation to combat transnational crime and ending illegal immigration. The Secretary emphasized the United States’ dedication to working closely with Saint Kitts and Nevis as a valued partner and also discussed Saint Kitts and Nevis’ strong and enduring partnership with Taiwan.