The neighboring nation was plunged into chaos as a result of the collapse of its political system, the foreign minister of this host country, Fred Mitchell, told the press.

Other states have tried to help solve the social problems that left Haiti in a difficult situation, he said.

If Caricom decides the situation requires the deployment of security troops, we will abide by the outcome of the group’s resolution, Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis said last October.

“That is why the Canadian head of government, Justin Trudeau, is coming here to hold talks in the context of the event,” the chancellor said.

Jamaica and we both agree to provide manpower if the United Nations decides to send a force to go to Haiti again, he said.

It is one of the issues to be discussed, stressed Mitchell, who recalled issues to be discussed, such as climate change, food, health and energy.

The 44th Caricom chiefs conference will start tomorrow and until 17 with the aim of more unity, connection and solid solutions that strengthen the area, uplift communities and empower people.

The previous forum of heads of government of the regional bloc took place in Suriname from July 3 to 5, 2022 and was attended by the UN Secretary General, António Guterres.

In his inaugural speech, the minister highlighted the need to unite around bold solutions to climate change in the Caribbean.

Caricom, made up of 15 member states and five associates, was founded in 1973 by the Treaty of Chaguaramas, in Trinidad and Tobago, so it is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

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