Haiti - Security Council, 10231st meeting

The 10,231st meeting of the Security Council is called to order. The provisional agenda for this meeting is the question concerning Haiti. The agenda is adopted. In accordance with Rule 37 of the Council's Provisional Rules of Procedure, I invite the representatives of Haiti, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic to participate in this meeting. It is so decided. I Having welcomed the representatives from Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica, the Security Council will now begin its consideration of item 2 of the agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to the letter dated 10 September 2026 from the Secretary-General, document S/2026/732, addressed to the President of the Security Council. Members of the Council have before them document S/2026/761, proposed by submitted by Panama and the United States of America the text of a draft resolution the council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote will those in favor of the draft resolution contained in document s/ 2026/ 761 please raise their hand Those against the draft resolution, please raise your hands. Those abstaining, please raise your hands. The result of the vote is as follows: 12 votes in favour, 0 votes against, 3 abstentions. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 28/29/2026. I now give the floor to the members of the Council who would like to make an explanation after the vote. And I give the floor to the representative of Panama.

Thank you, Mr. President. Before beginning this statement, unfortunately, we have to express our deep condolences to the families and loved ones of around about 11 people who were violently murdered yesterday in Atibonite. Actions such as these make us realize the importance of this force. Resuming the process today, we would like to thank our co-draftor, the USA, for the close coordination and co-leadership maintained throughout these negotiations. Also, we would like to thank all members of the Council for their constructive participation during negotiations. Their preparedness to bring positions together and to recognize international solidarity with the Haitian people made it possible for this renewal to take place, providing the gang suppression force and their support office the continuity and predictability necessary for them to continue to implement their respective mandates with the guarantees and protections necessary. We also recognize the firm support expressed by the states of our region, reflected in the recent joint declaration of the Organization of American States in support of the renewal of the Gang Suppression Force. President, behind each decision that we adopt in this Council are the lives of millions of people. When it comes to Haiti, we're speaking about girls and boys that have the right to live without the fear of being recruited by the gangs, women who should not have to live under the threat of sexual violence, families that have been forced to leave their homes and communities, entire communities, which simply aspire to recover normal life, a dignified daily life. This adoption reminds the Haitian people that they are not alone. The decision that we take today should give fresh impetus to the deployment of the contingents that the Force needs in order to achieve its full operational capacity. This force should move forward with initiatives as recently established for the Peace Dividend Fund in Haiti, aimed at reducing violence and providing alternatives, particularly to young people in the face of recruitment by gangs. It's only through complementary actions that address the multidimensional aspect of the crisis that we'll be able to, once and for all, make progress towards lasting peace and stability in the brotherly Republic of Haiti. Thank you very much.

I thank the representative of Panama for your statement. I now give the floor to the representative of the United States.

Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you to our COPE and in particular, Panama, for their close collaboration on this effort. Colleagues, for decades, the international community has watched Haiti cycle through crisis after crisis. Missions have come and gone. Billions of dollars have candidly been spent. by many of the countries in this room. And we have to ask ourselves for what? Valiant efforts, well-meaning efforts to be sure. But now we have a situation where the gangs have taken over, they've gotten stronger, Haitian institutions weaker, and everyday people in Haiti and in the region, and even in our own countries have paid the price. And you've probably heard The old line, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a much different result. And I think that line could certainly have applied to much of the world's strategy towards Haiti for the better part of my lifetime and colleagues. Today marks the next stage and a new chapter in Haiti, where I'm proud to say we're trying something genuinely different. And we certainly, along with our co-pen, appreciate your support in trying a new model and a new approach. And we've done this in solidarity with the entire membership of the Organization of American States, the OAS, with CARICOM, and most importantly, with the government of Haiti. We have voted to reauthorize the Gang Suppression Force and its UN support office in Haiti. And just last year, it's worth remembering that we were talking about what this new force might look like and what it could do. And we certainly knew what it couldn't be. Now it exists and better yet, it is beginning to work. And thanks to the mandate and resources this council has given it, the gang suppression force is taking the fight to the gangs. They're clearing roads and neighborhoods. They're liberating what has been no go zones for the Haitian National Police. They are shutting down illegal tolls that serve as a revenue source for the gangs and illicit revenue source and keeps them Fueled for their terror. Colleagues, there's four things that make this model this approach different, and I we would argue will give it a chance to work one. It has teeth. Serious soldiers with an offensive mandate, and there would obviously be no taking the fight to the gangs without this. We argue the UN is not biting off more than it can chew. Instead, it's doing what it is uniquely equipped to do, providing the logistical backbone through the newly established support office. The entire effort, number three, is designed around the ultimate objective that Haitians themselves take back control of their own security and their own future. And this cannot and will not become an endless mission. And four, countries are actually sharing the burden to staff and support this mission. Over the last year, notably, we have received more than 17,000 personnel pledges for 5,500 authorized billets. And we should think about that for a second. We have more than three times as many personnel pledged as positions authorized and available. There are now more than 1500 troops on the ground as we speak, and 4000 more are slated to come in the coming months. Colleagues, look, this is an effort that we are grateful for support in particular To the troops and police from Chad, from El Salvador, from Guatemala, from Jamaica, Mongolia, and Sri Lanka that have already served on the ground. Again, on behalf of our Copan and the Haitian people, we thank you. They've left their homes and their families to take on some of the most violent gangs in our hemisphere, and that certainly takes courage. We also want to thank Canada, El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, and the Bahamas for their daily work through the standing group of partners. Your work getting soldiers from pledge to billeted in the field is indispensable. And to the Dominican Republic, thank you for opening your territory to critical logistics operations, treating wounded personnel, and contributing resources to this effort. And I also want to extend gratitude to Germany and other countries for stepping forward with funding, equipment, strategic airlift, and other support. Finally, to Cote d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, and Peru, who have pledged resources that are forthcoming. Colleagues, we now have to keep the momentum. Troops are still arriving. We've only just begun. There's more work to do. And the gangs are certainly not just melting away. And their terror over the people of this region continues. We believe, as Secretary Rubio said last year, that this was a real test of whether the UN could adapt its old models. Six, maybe seven missions have been dedicated to Haiti over the previous decades, and obviously to limited success. We do believe, the United States does believe the UN can deliver on missions like the Gang Suppression Force, and it can be great again. And this is what getting back to basics, back to peace and security looks like. Finally, for the Haitian people, they defeated Napoleon, some of the greatest militaries in the world. They have fought natural disasters. They have recovered from earthquakes and hurricanes. Together with them, we can we can take back the second oldest republic in our hemisphere. They can win back their streets and their lives and their futures for their families. And it's not hard to believe that Haiti can be great once again as well. Thank you, colleagues, and thank you for your support in this endeavor.

I thank the representative of the United States for this statement. I now give the floor to the representative of China.

President, China has abstained on the draft resolution on the mandate extension of Haitian Gang Suppression Force just adopted. Let me explain the position of China's vote. First, China is deeply concerned of the dire security situation in Haiti and supports countries in the region and international community to provide support to Haiti. Having said that, as to whether resorting to external military force to suppress or even neutralize gangs is the right way to solve the security plight in Haiti, China has always had its doubts and concerns, and this position remains unchanged. The crisis in Haiti is not a simple security question, but rather deep-seated problems of state governance. At present, The Haitian state presence is woefully absent. Gang forces keep relocating and regrouping. Corruption and collusion between the police and gangs are very prominent, and many people, including children, have joined gangs out of economic desperation. Under these circumstances, Resorting to military force to fight violence with violence is unlikely to be effective. On the contrary, it may make the already difficult situation even more intractable and bring more harm to the Haitian people. According to the resolution just adopted, the GSF's mandate will be extended by six months. The Security Council should keep a close watch and strict oversight of the GSF. ensure strict compliance with international law, operational transparency, timely reporting, and full accountability in order to effectively protect the safety and security of the Haitian people, especially children. Second, China always maintains that Security Council should use every opportunity available to focus on addressing the underlying problems and prominent challenges in Haiti, send a clear signal, and take targeted actions. The ultimate objective of international support is for Haiti to be able to rely on itself in maintaining security. The Security Council should urge the Haitian authorities to take effective measures, strengthen capacity building, and assume its primary responsibility for protecting its people and national governance at early date. Haitian gangs still holding their possession large quantities of arms and ammunition, posing a grave threat to the security situation. The Security Council should take advantage of mandatory renewal of sanctions regimes, among others, as opportunities to further beef up the implementation of the arms embargo and stem the flow of arms and ammunition into the hands of gangs. To be truly effective, Council actions must be grounded on rigorous analysis and for and thorough deliberations and be subject to timely assessment, review and adjustments in light of the dynamics in the process of the implementation. China supports a comprehensive review of the latest situation in Haiti, the security response of the Haitian authorities and the effectiveness of the GSF and other international support in order to inform decision making by the Council for the next step. Regrettably, the draft resolution just adopted did not fully take on board the views and suggestions by China mentioned above. We will continue to uphold our constructive position on this matter and make sure that the Security Council can take a more comprehensive, responsible, and effective approach in dealing with the Haitian file. Lastly, I wish to underscore that the key to solving the problems in Haiti is ultimately held in the hands of the Haitians themselves, but that does not mean the international community will stand by and do nothing. But rather, the international community should bear in mind the special national conditions of Haiti and the lessons learned from the past to help Haiti find the right way out of this crisis. What the Security Council needs to discuss has never been whether to support Haiti, but how to support Haiti. China recognizes the efforts made by countries in the region to this end. We stand ready to work with all members to continue to uphold a responsible attitude and play our constructive role in helping the Haitians to achieve peace, stability, and development at an early date. Thank you, President.

I thank the representative of China for the statement. I now give the floor to the representative of the Russian Federation.

Mr. President, Russia abstained from voting on the U.S.-Panamanian draft Security Council resolution on the extension of the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti's mandate. A year ago, we didn't stand in the way of the creation of the mission and did so, first of all, at the request of the countries of the region and the Haitian authorities themselves. At the same time, the model of the GSF itself, as well as the mechanisms for their financing and staffing, left us with many questions. And 12 months down the road, we cannot say that all of these concerns have been fully allayed. Yes, the mission has been established and has begun deployment, and we cannot fail to recognize the active efforts of both of its initiators, including the standing partners, as well as the United Nations Secretariat, which has essentially flawlessly implemented the Council's decision regarding the deployment of the United Nations Support Office in Haiti. At the same time, the implementation of this initiative has faced essentially the entire range of problems that were well known in advance. This includes the difficulty. in finding and training the contingents needed, ensuring sustainable funding, and the unclear legal status of this newly formed mission. As a result, the deployment of units has been delayed, which in turn delays the country's preparation for the long-awaited general elections. And crime continues to reign on the streets of Port-au-Prince and other cities. Even more questions remain about the parameters of the use of force the GSF within the framework of a very vague mandate, which, because of the technical rollover, we have not been able to revise. The contingents sent to participate in the GSF are geared towards carrying out traditional peacekeeping tasks. But in Haiti, they will have to face the reality of street confrontations with an unprincipled enemy that does not obey the rules of conventional warfare, the Haitian gangs. And until this happens, it is difficult for the Council to assess their effectiveness and their contribution to ensuring security in the country. Now, regardless of the further development of events with the JSF, it is clear that even the most active military actions will not lead to a solution to the problem and will not allow Haiti to get out of the current deepest crisis. Only if statehood and its own capacity to maintain law and order are strengthened, the country will be able to return to the constitutional path and ensure progressive socioeconomic development. It is in the hands of the international community, or rather its specific members, to stop the external supplies of Haitian criminals with weapons and money, and not to interfere in the internal political processes in the country, including within the framework of the current electoral process. I thank you for your attention.

I thank the Russian Federation for the statement. I now give the floor to the representative of Colombia.

Thank you, Mr. President. We particularly like to greet the permanent representative of Haiti, as well as other delegations joining us today at this meeting.

well, the pen holders, the United States and Panama, and welcomes the adoption of the resolution 2793 of 2025. The job is not yet done. And it will be certainly risky to end it before time. In addition to that, and Dominican Republic and Jamaica knows this very well, Their national security is also compromised. In the region, there is a new financements of the gangs that is related to drug trafficking. And as such, moving at this moment the GAN Suppression Force will be certainly a mistake. The technical rollover of the mandate of the GAN Suppression Force for six months provides the necessary continuity for advancing towards the deployment and will allow this Council in March to consider any adjustments that may be necessary on the basis of more comprehensive information regarding the deployment and the operation performance. We might need more information as how things are going, but it's clear that the mission must continue and the situation in Haiti has several problems that could lead to the escalation of other type of phenomenons that has not been considered as forced migration, drug trafficking, and the national security of the neighboring countries.

Mr. President, the security situation in Haiti continues to be a source of concern for Colombia. The growing violence of the gangs against the civilian population, as well as their expansion into new areas of the country, requires a firm response. The resolution addresses this response, and therefore the restoration of security is a fundamental condition in order to move towards peace, strengthen justice and the rule of law in Haiti, to fully restore its democratic institutions and create logical, necessary and viable conditions for development and the prosperity of the Haitian people. In this context, Colombia believes that the Gang Suppression Force is playing an essential role, and it, of course, requires support for the rollover of the mission. And also other supervisory mechanisms are needed to protect the civilian population and, once again, protect the neighboring countries. Thank you very much.

I thank the representative of Colombia. I give the floor to the representative of Pakistan.

I thank the United States and Panama for presenting the resolution extending the mandates of UNSO and the GSF in Haiti. We appreciate U.N. Department of Operational Support and the Standing Group of Partners for their work in operationalizing the mandate accorded by Security Council Resolution 2793 last year. We particularly commend the United States for keeping the Council members, as well as the wider membership, abreast of the developments subsequent to the adoption of resolution 2793. President, Haiti's multifaceted and deep-rooted political, security, economic, and humanitarian challenges merit a holistic response, one that is nationally owned and executed. While Resolution 2793 is designed to address the acute security challenges that Haitians face, long-term stability will require concerted efforts from domestic political actors. The resolution just acted upon by the Council is a technical rollover of the mandate given to GSF and UNSO last year, on which Pakistan had also abstained. We remain supportive of all regional and international efforts to assist Haiti in overcoming its long-drawn challenges. We remain hopeful that the security and support mechanism put in place by resolution 2793 and extended today for another period of six months would be deployed fully with adequate and sustainable funding arrangements and eventually lead to the desired results. The success in Haiti hinges on collective efforts by all relevant stakeholders. We commend the countries who have committed troops to the GSF and hope that their efforts will succeed in bringing necessary security and stability to Haiti. To conclude, Mr. President, we reaffirm our full respect for Haiti's sovereignty and territorial integrity and its political choices. Pakistan will continue to stand in solidarity with the Haitian people and support their quest for stability. I thank you.

I thank the representative of Pakistan for his statement. I now give the floor to the representative of Greece.

I welcome the adoption of this resolution and thank the co-sponsors, Panama, and the United States for their work. Greece voted in favor, reaffirming its unwavering support for the Gang Suppression Force and the United Nations Support Office in Haiti. The international community must ensure that the GSF is provided with the necessary time, support, and resources to complete its deployment and achieve full operational capability. This is essential for the GSF to respond effectively to the security challenges on the ground, combat gang violence, and dismantle criminal networks. Last month's developments in Kenskov underscore the urgency of the situation. At the same time, the GSF must have the necessary legal protection to effectively carry out its mandate. In this regard, we welcome the agreement between the Government of Haiti and the GSF confirming its legal personality, privileges and immunities. Mr. President, our vote also reflects the strong regional support for the GSF and TONSO. Greece will continue to stand by the GSF, UNSOH, BINUH, and the Haitian authorities in their efforts to combat gang violence and restore security and stability in Haiti. I thank you.

I thank the representative of Greece for their statement. I now give the floor to the representative of Latvia.

Thank you, Mr. President.

The United States and Panama for their dedicated leadership in bringing this resolution on the renewal on GSF mandate forward. Latvia voted in favor of this resolution and with today's vote, we are entrusting the GSF with two precious assets, time and necessary conditions to deliver fully on its mandate. We encourage the GSF, Haitian authorities, and all international partners to make full use of this window of opportunity to advance deployment, strengthen security, and help create conditions necessary for Haiti to move towards the elections. Likewise, we recall that the GSF is authorized to carry out its mandate in strict compliance with international law, including international human rights law, and we expect the GSF to ensure the highest standards of transparency, conduct, and discipline among their contingents. We do recognize and commend the valuable contribution of countries participating in the GSF. As the GSF and international partners continue their efforts to improve the security situation, we encourage Haitian authorities to advance in parallel and with renewed determination the measures that fall beyond the GSF's mandate, including DDR, development of the comprehensive national security strategy, effective implementation of sanctions, and action to address structural causes of instability, including impunity, corruption, and illicit flows. The international community can help create the necessary conditions, but key to sustainable progress ultimately depends on strong action by Haitian authorities for the benefit of the Haitian people. And Latvia's support to restoring security in Haiti remains unwavering. I thank you.

I thank the representative of Latvia for her statement, and I give the floor to the representative of the United Kingdom.

The United Kingdom remains committed to supporting a Haitian-led solution to the crisis in Haiti, a crisis which continues to take a terrible toll on its people. The success of the Gang Suppression Force is key to this. The GSF must be able to fully deploy to address instability and turn the tide against the gangs. That is why the United Kingdom voted in favour of this resolution. We commend the efforts of Panama and of the United States in leading this work. The United Kingdom is fully committed to the success of the mission, and we have contributed $7.5 million to its human rights compliance mechanism. We condemn all perpetrators of gang attacks, including the use of civilians as human shields, hostage taking, sexual violence, and the deliberate targeting of vulnerable communities. Humanitarian and medical workers must be protected, allowed to operate safely, and without obstruction. We hope that the Gang Suppression Force can bring about the security and the stability that the Haitian people deserve, and pave the way to credible elections, allowing Haitians to choose their next leaders. I thank you.

I thank the representative of the United Kingdom for her statement. I now give the floor to the representative of Denmark.

Mr. President, Denmark welcomes the adoption of the resolution renewing the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti, and we thank the penholders for their efforts. Denmark strongly supports the GSF and its goal to address the dire security situation in Haiti, to free the Haitian people from violence and terror of the gangs. The GSF, supported by the UN Support Office, has a robust mandate to counter gang operations and support the Haitian authorities in establishing the rule of law. We commend Member States who have pledged their support to the GSF, and we call for expedited deployment of contingents on the ground. The restoration of democratic institutions through free, fair and inclusive elections is imperative once security conditions are met. We reiterate, as does this resolution, that the GSF must act with highest standards of transparency, conduct and discipline, and in strict compliance with international law. We further recall the protections that must be afforded to children in all counter-gang operations. Cutting off the gang's supply to arms and ammunitions remains critical in the fight to establish security and quell the violence. We reiterate the need for the full implementation of the UN arms embargo and sanctions regime. Establishing security is only one part to ensure lasting stability in Haiti. We call on the Government of Haiti to redouble its efforts for establishing a functional justice and prison system to address systemic impunity and dangerous overcrowding. We also call for the continued advancing of nationally owned DDR efforts. In closing, Haiti is at a critical juncture. The GSF deserves the backing of the UN and international community to put Haiti back on the track to security, peace and prosperity. Denmark remains committed to working with all partners to this end. Thank you.

I thank the representative of Denmark for her statement. I now give the floor to the representative of Bahrain.

We welcome the adoption of resolution 2829, which renews the Gang Suppression Force for six months. We thank the United States and Panama for their efforts. The adoption of this important resolution reflects the support of the international community to Haiti as developments remain troubling. and as humanitarian and security challenges persist, especially regarding protecting children from recruitment and from use by armed groups and ensuring the integration of children and provision of psychological care. The extension, the renewal of the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force is important. We must ensure continued deployment, we must ensure that it fulfills its aims to serve security and stability. The Kingdom of Bahrain expresses its support to the people and the government of Haiti, and we stress the importance of cooperating with the United Nations and international community to overcome the challenges and to build a more stable and more secure future for the brotherly Haitian people. I thank you, Mr. President.

I thank the representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain for their statement. I now will make a statement in my quality as representative of France. The adoption of this resolution is a new stage in restoring security in Haiti, and we'd like to thank the United States and Panama for conducting the negotiations. By renewing the Gang Suppression Force mandate and the United Nations Support Office, this Council confirms the strategy adopted a year ago, responding to the appeal of Haiti and the region for resolute international support to face the gangs that are a gangrene in this country and have been for a long time. The atrocious crimes committed on a daily basis by the gangs remind us that it's up to us collectively to speed up the implementation of the GSF, to provide them with logistical support of the United Nations. The troop-contributing countries are answering the call, redoubling their efforts to enable the Force to begin its operations as soon as possible in order to meet the expectations of the people. The decision taken today in our resolution to be implemented, as well as the strengthening by Haiti of its security capacity, opens the path to a return to stability and for the holding of elections under satisfactory conditions. Through this resolution, the Security Council is facing up to its responsibilities. France would like to express its thanks and expresses our support for the force, to the support office, to the troop contributing countries. We have active cooperation with Haiti to help them to restore the state and to normalize the situation. And we owe this to Haitians who must be freed from the violence of the criminal gangs. I thank you. I now give the floor to the representative of Haiti.

Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to, first of all, applaud the very fruitful presidency of the French over the Security Council in this month of September. And I also give my warm greetings to His Excellency, Ambassador Jerome Bonafon. And we thank him for the way he's been conducting our deliberations this month. We welcome the adoption of resolution, which renews the mandate of the effort of the GSF only a few days after the call for renewal and further deployment launched by the prime minister during his speech in the general debate. We thank the pen holders, the United States and Panama. And we thank all the members of the Council for the spirit of consensus which reigned during the negotiation on this text. We also thank the members of the Council who abstained, and their comments will be conveyed to the Haitian authorities. My government attaches great importance to respecting this international commitment alongside Haiti. Mr. President, the renewal of their mandate will consolidate the progress already made, will accelerate the build-up of the force, and, above all, will translate the commitments of the international community into concrete and lasting results for the Haitian people. As was mentioned by the Prime Minister, His Excellency Mr. Alex Didier Fisseme, during his address to the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, The security objective is clear. It is to enable the Haitian state to gradually and sustainably regain control of the areas under the control of armed criminal gangs, to secure critical infrastructure, to restore the authority of the state, and to create the security conditions which are essential for the return to the constitutional order and for the organization of elections. Mr. President, GSF is still in a phase of deployment and positioning in the field, and we hope that the renewal of their mandate will be accompanied by the necessary staff, equipment, and operational capabilities to enable it to fully carry out the tasks entrusted to it by the Council. The Republic of Haiti expresses its deep appreciation to the States that contributed or are preparing to contribute to the GSF. In particular, we welcome the commitments undertaken by Bangladesh, Cote d'Ivoire, El Salvador, Canada, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mongolia, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, and Chad, as well as those of all partners supporting the JSF. We encourage the expeditious finalization of the legal, administrative, and operational arrangements still underway to facilitate the effective deployment of the announced capabilities. To those who are already standing alongside Haitian institutions, as well as to those who are preparing to join them, my government expresses its gratitude. Their commitment is a direct contribution to the efforts of the Haitian people to restore security and stability. Mr. President, the success of the GSF will also depend on the quality of its coordination with national institutions. The force must act in complementarity with Haitian institutions and not replace them. Permanent operational coordination between the GSF, the Haitian National Police, and the Haitian Armed Forces is essential from the viewpoint of planning of operations and the sharing of information, all the way to the securing and stabilization of the recaptured territories. It is not enough to take back territory from the gangs. It must be possible to hold it, to re-establish in a lasting fashion the authority of the state, to allow the return of public services, and to prevent criminal groups from re-establishing themselves. And this requires a clear articulation of responsibilities and close coordination amongst all of the forces present on the ground. Such coordination must be based in particular on secure, reliable and interoperable communication tools. Members of the JSF, the national police and the armed forces must be able to exchange information quickly and effectively before, during and after operations. And the strengthening of joint operations centers and information sharing mechanisms must, in this regard, remain a priority. Mr. President, Security remains an essential condition for the success of the political and electoral process in Haiti. It is therefore essential to secure the main roads, urban centers, critical infrastructure, and areas which are necessary for the deployment of the electoral system in order to guarantee that we have free and credible elections. Haiti is seeking international support aimed at strengthening its national capacities, without replacing its sovereign responsibilities. The Gang Suppression Force must contribute towards creating the conditions for the Haitian National Police and the Armed Forces of Haiti to carry out their security missions in the long term. The Government thanks the Council for renewing the mandate of the GSF and stands ready to work with the High Command of the Mission to ensure that concrete results can be attained on the ground, including a lasting improvement in security, the reduction of gang control, restoring state authority, and the holding of inclusive and peaceful elections. Let me conclude, Mr. President, before thanking once again all of those who are here around this table and who want to help Haiti. I would like to thank this standing group of partners, including Canada. And I also welcome the presence of the representative of CARICOM and the Dominican Republic here. I thank you, Mr. President.

I thank the representative of Haiti for his statement. I now give the floor to the representative of Jamaica.

Thank you, Mr. President. I do have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the 14 member states of the Caribbean Community. CAICOM is grateful to you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting, and to the entire Security Council for the decision just adopted to renew the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force. We thank the co-sponsors, in particular the United States and Panama, for their consistent efforts. We see this outcome as a critical reaffirmation of the international community's continued support for the people of Haiti. Mr. President, this important decision comes at a critical juncture for Haiti and for the region. We believe that there has been some discernible progress as a result of the initial rollout of the GSF, even though the pace of deployment has been less than optimal. However, Haiti continues to face serious challenges, particularly in the areas of security, socioeconomic development, and humanitarian assistance. The assurance of the continued deployment of the Gang Suppression Force is therefore an important step. It is now critical that the force moves towards full operational capacity as soon as possible. Mr. President, we remain deeply concerned about the continued impact of violence on women, girls, and young people. Their vulnerability has been heightened by sexual and gender-based violence, exploitation, and recruitment by criminal groups. Limited economic opportunities further compound these challenges. Greater attention must therefore be given to young people, including through context-appropriate DDR and community violence reduction initiatives that provide meaningful opportunities. We therefore urge sustained international support for the Gang Suppression Force, the Haitian National Police, and its armed forces. This support must include the financial, logistical, and operational resources necessary to concretize the gains that have already been made, restore security, and create the space for sustained humanitarian relief, developmental, and economic progress. Security must also create the conditions conducive to political stability, the holding of elections, and the full restoration of democratic governance in Haiti. led and owned by the Haitian people. For those countries who wish to assist, we call in particular for contributions of airlift for troops and personnel, air and sea monitoring equipment and technical support, as well as language training and translation, in addition, of course, to financial contributions. Mr. President, today's decision by this Council to support the renewal of the mandate of the GSF sends an unequivocal message Armed gangs will not be allowed to determine Haiti's future, nor indeed that of the Caribbean region. CARICOM takes this opportunity to recognize the important roles being played by the Haitian National Police and Armed Forces, the Standing Group of Partners, the OAS, the United Nations, the Eminent Persons Group, and other regional and international partners in supporting a Haitian-led process. Continued cooperation among these partners will remain essential. We pledge our continued collaboration with all stakeholders in this endeavor, with the aspirations of the Haitian people guiding our collective efforts. I thank you.

I thank the representative of Jamaica for his statement on behalf of CARICOM, and I now give the floor to the representative of the Dominican Republic.

Mr. President, The Dominican Republic welcomes the adoption of this resolution. We express our appreciation to the United States and Panama for their leadership and perseverance as penholders, and to the members of this Council whose commitment made it possible to renew the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force. This extension is not an end in itself. It provides a period that must be fully utilized to enable the Force to complete its deployment and exercise to its full capacity the mandate entrusted to it under Resolution 2793, to free Haiti from the grip of criminal gangs and to restore to its people the peace and stability of which they have been deprived for far too long. Six months is a short period in light of the scale of the challenge, and there is no time to waste. A fully deployed force will make it possible to restore security, enable free, legitimate and inclusive elections to be held, and allow the Haitian people once again to control their own destiny with authority over their territory, peace in their communities, and a voice at the ballot box. We welcome the fact that the resolution reaffirms full respect for international law, pays particular attention to children robbed of their childhood by the gangs, and recognizes the primary responsibility of the Haitian authorities, including with regard to the illicit flow of arms. Mr. President, the authority of this decision will depend on the resources that accompany it. We call upon all States and international partners to translate their commitments into effective support for the deployment of the force. whether through personnel, equipment, and capabilities, in-kind support, or contributions to the trust fund that sustains it. Security opens the way, but security alone is not enough to keep that path open. Every area recovered must be consolidated through institutions capable of administering justice and through disarmament, dismantlement, and reintegration programs that offer Haiti's young people a future other than one defined by violence. The Dominican Republic has done its part through concrete action: a proportional contribution to the trust fund, medical care and evacuations for mission personnel, and logistical support provided from our territory. The Haitian people are not waiting for more promises; they are waiting for results. May this renewal mark the transition from commitment to its full realization. Thank you very much, Mr. President.

I thank the representative of the Dominican Republic their statement there are no more names inscribed on the list the meeting is adjourned