CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY Statement on Haiti

Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), at their 44 th 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
in view of 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, 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 the development of 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 placed emphasis on strengthening the capacity of the
Haitian National Police to protect the general population from criminal activities.
Finally, the Heads of Government agreed to build international partnerships in
support of efforts to return Haiti to peace and stability as a necessary precursor for
free, fair and credible elections.