The regional organization “recognises the dedicated contribution of former Prime Minister Garry Conille and looks forward to an early meeting with the new Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé and continued dialogue with the leaders of the Government of Haiti”.

It added that with the passage of time, the pressure of the approaching deadlines for attaining the major objectives of the transition process and the end-state, the conduct of free and fair elections and the seating of a new and democratically elected government, becomes more urgent”.

In this regard, Caricom is ready to work with Haiti’s leaders, the document released this afternoon stressed.

“Caricom has always taken the position in its good offices and facilitation efforts that the solutions to Haiti’s problems must be home grown, resolved by and for the Haitian people”.

The release went on to state that “the Community continues to believe that Democracy can thrive only with compromise and respect for the rule of law as well as a demonstrable commitment to the security and the welfare of its citizens, and an early restoration of constitutional order and democratic institutions”.

The Caribbean Community assures the people of Haiti of its continued support and of its expectations that efforts will be made to reach the goal of elections pursuant to the agreed framework by November 2025”, it indicated.

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