U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield underscores the U.S. administration of President Joe Biden’s unwavering support for Prime Minister Garry Conille, saying the Multinational Security Support Mission (MMAS) is paving the way for Haiti’s “progress.”
After meeting with members of the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT), Prime Minister Garry Conille, and members of organized civil society, U.S. diplomat Linda Thomas-Greenfield shared her impressions of the situation in Haiti Monday in the diplomatic lounge at Toussaint Louverture Airport. Accompanied by Deputy Secretary of State Brian Nichols and U.S. Ambassador Dennis Hankins, who is accredited to Haiti, Thomas-Greenfield spoke of the pride U.S. leaders have in working with Prime Minister Dr. Garry Conille.
Later this week, Jamaican troops are expected in Port-au-Prince, U.S. diplomat Linda Thomas-Greenfield said during her brief visit to Port-au-Prince. She welcomed the momentum to move things forward. Visiting the military base where the MMAS troops will be stationed gave her a sense of the efforts being made to restore security in Haiti, she said.
“The Haitian people deserve free, fair and transparent elections,” insisted Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield.
She renewed her call on the international community to do more to help Haiti address its challenges. She called on countries to contribute to the Multinational Mission for Security Support (MMAS) by honoring their commitments. She then discussed the $300 million needed for MMAS.
Regarding the incidents that occurred during her first visit to Haiti in 2021, to attend the funeral of former President Jovenel Moïse, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield recalled the moments of uncertainty and danger that characterized the funeral. Automatic gunfire and scenes of violence prompted the delegation to cut short its visit due to threats to the lives of foreigners, Linda Thomas-Greenfield said.
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