NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The following is the full text of a statement issued by Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders on the situation in Haiti during the 44th regular summit that ended here on Friday night.
“Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), at their 44th Regular Meeting in The Bahamas, reiterated that the Community must play a leadership role in addressing the deteriorating situation in Haiti, a Member State of the Community, towards which there are moral and political obligations.
“Heads affirmed that decisive action is needed at the earliest opportunity by CARICOM given the mounting insecurity and its widespread impact on all facets of Haitian life. The Heads of Government were joined in part of their discussions by the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada.
“The Heads of Government acknowledged the adoption of the December 21, 2022, political agreement, the National Consensus for an Inclusive Transition and Transparent Elections, launched by the Honourable Ariel Henry, the Interim Prime Minister of Haiti, but were of the view that it needed to be more inclusive. In this regard, the Heads of Government agreed to convene an early meeting of stakeholders in Jamaica.
“They also agreed to participate in a meeting to be convened in Haiti with Haitian stakeholders to assist in developing a plan to restore security and the rule of law.
“The Heads of Government noted the various forms of security assistance provided by the Government of Canada and emphasized strengthening the capacity of the Haitian National Police to protect the general population from criminal activities.
“Finally, the Head of Government agreed to build international partnerships to support efforts to return Haiti to peace and stability as a necessary precursor for free, fair, and credible elections.”
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