U.S. Representative says Relationship with Belize is Top Priority  

The U.S. is seeking to strengthen relations with Central America and the Caribbean, and according to Eric Jacobstein, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Belize is a top priority in that endeavor. Jacobstein made the journey to Belize from Washington, D.C., to discuss matters such as international security, democratic governance, and migration with Belizean government officials. At the annual CARSI-E.S.F. award ceremony hosted in Belmopan today, he explained why he believes it is important to have these discussions between nations. 

 

Eric Jacobstein, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Western Hemisphere Affairs

“It’s such an honor to be here in Belize with our fantastic ambassador, Michelle Kwan. And I would just say that Biden-Harris administration, our relationship with Belize is a top priority. We recognize Belize’s leadership on democracy in the region, its leadership on a number of issues, its recognition of Taiwan, its leadership in Haiti, on migration through the Los Angeles declaration process, on migration management. For me, it’s really an opportunity to check in with government leaders, have important conversations, and really demonstrate our strong support for the U.S. Belize partnership.”