Saint Vincent and the Grenadines–United States relations
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – United States relations are
bilateral relations between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and the United States
.
The United States and St. Vincent have solid bilateral relations. Both governments are concerned with eradicating local
marijuana cultivation and combating the illegal drug trade. In 1995, the United States and St. Vincent signed a maritime law enforcement agreement. In 1996, the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines signed an extradition treaty with the United States. In 1997, the two countries signed a mutual legal assistance treaty
.
The United States supports the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines' efforts to expand its economic base and to provide a higher
humanitarian
civic action projects.
A relatively small number of Americans—fewer than 800—reside on the islands.
Embassies
The United States maintains no official presence in St. Vincent, with the exception of the Peace Corps office. The Ambassador and
Embassy officers are resident in Barbados
and frequently travel to St. Vincent.
See also
- North American Union
- North American Free Trade Agreement
- Free Trade Area of the Americas
- Third Border Initiative
- Caribbean Community
- Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI)
- Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act
- Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
- Foreign relations of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Foreign relations of the United States
References
This article incorporates public domain material from U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets. United States Department of State.
External links
- History of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - U.S. relations
- The United States Department of State - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines