WASHINGTON, D.C., August 6, 2024 – U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, on behalf of the United States of America, today sent his “best wishes to Jamaica as you celebrate your 62nd year of independence.”
Noting that the United States and Jamaica “have long enjoyed a close and prosperous relationship,” Blinken said in a statement released on the State Deprtment’s website, “As partners, we are addressing some of the most difficult security and economic challenges in the region and around the globe, including an early and devastating start to the hurricane season.”
The statement added, “The United States and the American people also appreciate and celebrate Jamaica’s rich culture and global contributions across every sector imaginable. We stand with you to help improve citizen security through the U.S.-Caribbean Basin Security Initiative and Plan Secure Jamaica, and salute your partnership and leadership in strengthening regional security, including the multidimensional crisis in Haiti.
“Through the U.S.-Caribbean Partnership to Address the Climate Crisis (PACC 2030), we are working together to address the impacts of climate change while bringing a brighter economic future for both of our country’s citizens. Such ties would not be possible without the support of the vibrant Jamaican diaspora in the United States. May the year ahead be filled with happiness and success for the Jamaican people.”
