Both nations issued a joint statement indicating that the decision will promote ties of friendship and cooperation for mutual benefit of the people and in the pursuit of common interests.
As stated, the establishment of bilateral relations is guided by the principles and objectives of the Charter of the United Nations, International Law and Treaties, particularly, with regard to the promotion of international peace and security. It also encourages equality between States, national sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-interference in the internal affairs of other States, under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the Convention on Consular Relations.
The announcement came to light after the meeting held on Wednesday by the Prime Minister of Haiti, Ariel Henry, and the President of Kenya, William Ruto, during which they discussed the deployment of a multinational mission to support Haiti’s security.
The heads of government agreed to encourage other countries to contribute troops to the mission, which would be led by Kenya if the resolution is approved in the UN Security Council.
Last October, the Government of Haiti asked the international organization to deploy troops to help the Police contain the gangs that currently control 80 percent of the territory of Port-au-Prince, the capital.
The response of the international community has still not materialized almost a year later, despite the worsening of violence, insecurity and economic crisis in Haiti.
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