At the 51st Ordinary Session of the Conference of the Parties (CARICOM), held in Saint Lucia, the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community reaffirmed, in a statement issued on the sidelines of the event, their unwavering solidarity with the Haitian people and their continued commitment to supporting Haiti’s efforts to restore security, strengthen democratic institutions, and return to constitutional governance.

The Conference commends the efforts undertaken by the Government of Haiti, under the leadership of Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, to strengthen national security, advance the electoral process, and lay the groundwork for free, credible, inclusive, and peaceful elections. CARICOM welcomes the progress made and encourages the continuation of these efforts.

The Heads of Government emphasize that the successful completion of the current transition remains essential to enabling the Haitian people to freely choose their leaders through a democratic electoral process. They commend the Government’s continued focus on Haiti’s immediate priorities: restoring security, ensuring stability, and advancing the electoral process.

CARICOM reaffirms its support for strengthening Haiti’s national security institutions and calls for the full deployment and renewal of the mandate of the Gang Repression Force (FRG), recognizing that Haiti’s security is inextricably linked to the security and stability of the entire Caribbean region.

CARICOM reiterates its commitment to continue working closely with the Haitian authorities, the United Nations (UN), the Organization of American States (OAS), and other international partners to help Haiti overcome the current crisis and create the conditions necessary for security, free and credible elections, and lasting stability.

The Caribbean Community encourages all partners to support constructive engagement with the current Haitian authorities and all key stakeholders to contribute to a coordinated and unified approach that places the interests, security, and future of the Haitian people at the center of collective efforts.

The Community remains confident that, through sustained national commitment and continued regional and international support, Haiti will achieve a secure, stable, and democratic future for the benefit of its people and the Caribbean Community as a whole.

HL/ HaitiLibre