The text of the statement below was published by the Government of the United States of America and Canada.
Today, American and Canadian military aircraft arrived in Port-au-Prince, Haiti to deliver important items purchased by the Haitian government, including cars and trucks, and supplies to the Director General of the Haitian National Police (HNP). The delivery of the equipment is part of a joint project involving US Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft.
These tools will help the HNP in their fight against criminals who are inciting violence and disrupting the flow of humanitarian aid, hampering efforts to stop the spread of cholera.
The United States and Canada remain in support of HNP’s work to protect and serve the Haitian people. In coordination with international partners, our governments and Haitian partners are working to strengthen Haiti’s capacity to train additional police officers and improve law enforcement operations.
The United States and Canada applaud the international community for making new commitments to support Haiti’s most pressing needs, and we urge international partners to fulfill those commitments. We encourage partner governments to contribute to the UN Basket Fund to restore peace and citizen security for the Haitian people. Together with the Government of Haiti, the United States and Canada confirm the importance of working together to support the restoration of security in Haiti.
