Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says Trinidad and Tobago will continue to push for international attention on Haiti when the country takes its seat on the United Nations Security Council.<\/p>\n
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Persad-Bissessar described the situation in Haiti as a matter of particular concern for Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean and the wider international community.<\/p>\n
The Prime Minister said Trinidad and Tobago fully supports international efforts aimed at restoring security and stability in Haiti.<\/p>\n
However, she stressed that Haiti’s political future must ultimately be led and owned by the Haitian people.<\/p>\n
Persad-Bissessar said security assistance is necessary but warned that security measures alone will not provide lasting stability.<\/p>\n
She said Haiti also requires functioning institutions, economic opportunities and a credible political process.<\/p>\n
The Prime Minister said Trinidad and Tobago will continue bringing attention to Haiti and the wider security concerns affecting the Caribbean during its time on the Security Council.<\/p>\n
She said the country will work alongside CARICOM and other international partners in pursuit of practical and sustainable solutions.<\/p>\n
Haiti continues to face a severe security crisis involving heavily armed gangs, displacement and pressure on state institutions.<\/p>\n
For Trinidad and Tobago, the crisis is also part of a wider regional discussion surrounding organised crime, illegal firearms, narcotics trafficking and security throughout the Caribbean.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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