Belize Reaffirms Commitment to Haiti at UN General Assembly  

At the seventy-ninth United Nations General Assembly, Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis Fonseca delivered a compelling address, highlighting several international conflicts, including the ongoing crisis in Haiti. Last month, Belize took a proactive step by deploying two B.D.F. officers to Haiti, supporting the United Nations Security Council Resolution aimed at fostering collaboration among CARICOM countries to restore security in the region.  In his speech, Fonseca underscored the critical importance of solidarity and allyship between nations during times of hardship, emphasizing that collective efforts are essential to overcoming global challenges.

 

Francis Fonseca, Minister of Foreign Affairs

“Conflicts should not be allowed to fester. The war in Ukraine is now two years running and we are concerned that the end is still not near.  Haiti has seized our attention once again.  For Belize, the international response must be enduring for long lasting peace. and security of our sister country.  We are working through the Caribbean community to reinforce and strengthen Haiti.  And we commend the Haitian people in their resolve to define their own pathway forward. We are pleased to be contributing personnel to the multinational security support mission. For Belize is extremely worried that up to now, the international community has not fully delivered on its commitments for the MSS, nor the UN Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Haiti.  This jeopardizes  all the efforts towards establishing political stability, but more than that, puts the future of Haiti at substantial risk.”