Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney met on Tuesday, Sept. 23, with President of the Transitional Presidential Council of Haiti, Laurent Saint-Cyr, and Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley.
The Government of Canada said Carney met with both leaders on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Debate in New York.
“Prime Minister Carney and President Saint-Cyr discussed the ongoing crisis in Haiti and Canada’s support for the United Nations Security Council Resolution led by the United States and Panama,” the Canadian Government said. “The prime minister emphasized the need for mechanisms to better support Haiti in this crisis.
It said Carney also underscored Canada’s commitment to helping re-establish peace and security in Haiti and supporting a political transition process based on integrity and the principles of good governance.”
The Canadian government said that during his meeting with Mottley, both leaders discussed their interest in renewing the Canada-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Strategic Partnership to diversify trade and strengthen regional security cooperation.
It said the leaders also discussed pressing global issues, including the situation in Haiti.
“They agreed that expanded international support is required to bring long-term security and stability to the country,” the Canadian Government said.
“The prime ministers agreed to remain in close contact, including at other multilateral forums this fall,” it added.
Mottley also met on Tuesday with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau during the 80th United Nations High-Level Week.
Principal Deputy State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said that Landau thanked Mottley for her “strong support of the UN mission in Haiti and leadership in promoting regional stability.
“The Deputy Secretary reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to working closely with Barbados to promote security and prosperity in the Caribbean,” Pigott added.
