U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has congratulated Prime Minister-elect Kamla Persad-Bissessar for leading her party to general election victory in the April 28 polls.

“She is a strong leader, friend, and U.S. ally who shares President (Trump's) priorities on security and immigration,” Rubio posted on X (formerly Twitter), soon after the UNC leader was declared the winner.

In a post from the office of the Secretary of State, Rubio stated "We commend the people of Trinidad and Tobago for their continued commitment to democratic values and institutions, demonstrated through the peaceful and orderly conduct of their free and fair national elections.