The Donald Trump administration in the United States is looking to ramp up support for Trinidad and Tobago in its war against drug traffickers.

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, at the invitation of the US Government, visited the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) in Doral, Florida, yesterday.

A release from SOUTHCOM following the meeting said discussions centred on collaborative efforts to combat Designated Terrorist Organisations in the Caribbean and ongoing initiatives to strengthen the defence partnership between both nations.