UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Caribbean Neighborhood (CARICOM) Secretary Common Dr. Carla Barnett has held discussions with UN Secretary-Common Antonio Guterres on regional precedence points, together with reform of the worldwide monetary structure, local weather change, and the fourth Worldwide Convention on Small Island Creating States.
“The 2 Secretaries-Common mentioned the scenario in Haiti and the lively engagement of CARICOM, highlighting the work of the Eminent Individuals Group,” in accordance with a quick assertion issued following Saturday’s assembly.
The UN Secretary-Common has been holding conferences with CARICOM leaders, together with Haiti’s Prime Minister, Dr. Ariel Henry, and Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali. He has additionally met with Jamaica’s Overseas Affairs and Overseas Commerce Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith, as Caribbean nations are represented on the ongoing 78th session of the United Nations Common Meeting (UNGA).
In his deliberations with Henry, the UN Secretary-Common expressed “solidarity with the folks of Haiti, who proceed to undergo from a multifaceted disaster exacerbated by gang violence.
“The Secretary-Common and the Prime Minister exchanged views concerning the deployment of a Multinational Safety Assist (MSS) mission in assist of the Haitian Nationwide Police,” in accordance with the UN assertion.
“They additional mentioned the significance of accelerating the political course of and reaching a broad political settlement to maximise efforts on the safety entrance, create appropriate circumstances for the holding of elections, and open a growth path,” it added.
In his deliberations with Johnson Smith, the UN Secretary-Common “thanked Jamaica for supporting Haiti’s political processes and restoration of safety, together with its dedication to sending personnel to Haiti as a part of a Multinational Safety Assist mission.
“The Secretary-Common and the Minister agreed on the pressing have to advance the reform of the worldwide monetary structure and mentioned the significance of the fourth Worldwide Convention on Small Island Creating States,” the assertion mentioned.
It mentioned that his discussions with the Guyanese President centered on the efforts by Caribbean nations to battle local weather change, keep away from deforestation, and safeguard forest cowl.
“The Secretary-Common congratulated Guyana on its election as a non-permanent member of the Safety Council for the 2024-2025 time period. The Secretary-Common and the President additionally exchanged views on the scenario in Haiti.”
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