United States and Canadian Government has coordinated the delivery of Haitian Government- purchased security equipment including tactical and Armored vehicles to the Directors of Haitian National Police (HNP).
In a joint statement released by the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, the Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister, Anita Anand and Minister of National Defence on Haiti recently.
According to the statement, “Canadian and U.S. military aircraft arrived in Port-au-Prince, Haiti to transfer vital Haitian government- purchased security equipment, including tactical and armored vehicles, and supplies to the Director General of the Haitian National Police (HNP).
“The delivery of the equipment was part of a joint operation involving Royal Canadian Air Force and U.S. Air Force aircraft.
It added that this equipment will assist the HNP in their fight against criminal actors who are fomenting violence and disrupting the flow of critically-needed humanitarian assistance, hindering efforts to halt the spread of cholera.
It stated further that Canada and the United States remain committed to supporting the HNP’s work of protecting and serving the Haitian people.
“In coordination with international partners, our governments are working with Haitian partners to strengthen Haiti’s capacity to train additional police officers and improve law enforcement operations.”
The two countries commended the international community for mobilizing new commitments in support of Haiti’s most pressing needs, and urged international partners to deliver on those commitments.
“We encourage partner nations to contribute to the UN Basket Fund to restore peace and citizen security for the Haitian people.
“Together with the Government of Haiti, Canada and the United States affirm the importance of working together to support the restoration of security in Haiti”, statement said.
