Haiti and Jamaica Leaders Discuss Security Situation at UN General Assembly

Haiti’s Prime Minister Garry Conille met with Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness today to address the security challenges facing Haiti, a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

Their discussions took place on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly, which officially begins on Tuesday. Prime Minister Conille expressed satisfaction with the talks, highlighting the upcoming deployment of Jamaican troops to Haiti as part of a security mission. He noted that the discussions included details on equipment promised to help secure the bay of Port-au-Prince and shared regional experiences in combating armed gangs.

Prime Minister Holness emphasized the need to restore stability in Haiti and discussed the ongoing support from Jamaica and the expanded assistance required to return the country to normalcy. Jamaica is one of several CARICOM nations expected to contribute to the Kenya-led United Nations-sanctioned Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS), aimed at restoring peace and security in Haiti following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse on July 7, 2021.