The government is once more affirming its strong ties to the United States and says of any inferences that suggest otherwise, that “nothing is further from the truth”.

In statement from the Foreign Affairs Ministry on Friday, it was revealed that Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley met with US Ambassador Joseph Mondello and other officials from the US Embassy earlier this week (Wednesday).

Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Minister Dennis Moses and National Security Security Minister Stuart Young were also in attendance.

According to the release, discussion between both parties included Trinidad and Tobago’s desire to further protect its maritime space and the challenges of “the limited availability of suitable offshore marine assets”.

To this end Trinidad and Tobago requested from the United States the further sharing of any and all pertinent information which may come to its attention with respect to any illicit activity which may occur within the territorial or deep ocean areas over which Trinidad and Tobago has jurisdiction.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry noted that “In furtherance of our mutual interests, buttressed by respect for each other’s sovereignty and a clear understanding of each other’s foreign policy positions, Trinidad and Tobago has consistently remained engaged with the United States of America”.