New York, Estados Unidos.- Dominican Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez emphasized the country’s support for the Security Support Mission in Haiti, particularly by providing medical assistance to Kenyan personnel on Dominican territory. Álvarez highlighted this as crucial for the Mission’s success during his participation in the quarterly meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, monitoring Haiti’s situation.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscored Álvarez’s call for increased financial support for the Mission, urging countries to fulfill their commitments promptly. “We urgently call on all countries to honor their pledges, increase their contributions, and sustain them to address the urgent needs in Haiti,” Álvarez stated, emphasizing the potential risks to lives with each passing moment.
Álvarez also acknowledged Garry Conille’s vision for Haiti’s direction and urged the Security Council to expedite compliance with resolutions 2653 and 2699, concerning the arms embargo and sanctions on sponsors of criminal organizations in Haiti.
The Minister praised the international community’s solidarity in deploying Kenyan police officers to Haiti, thanking the United States, Canada, Kenya, Caricom, UN Secretary General António Guterres, and the Security Council for their efforts.
Furthermore, Álvarez commended the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) for its vital coordination in disaster response and partnerships with NGOs, crucial for assisting vulnerable populations and ensuring progress and stability in Haiti.
“BINUH’s role in coordinating the electoral process is essential for legitimizing Haiti’s new government,” Álvarez added, emphasizing its readiness and credibility to oversee transparent, fair, and representative elections.