La question concernant Haïti - Conseil de sécurité, 10009e séance
Conseil de sécurité
Date: 30 September 2025
Language: English
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Republic of Korea · President of the Security Council [0:00]:

The 10,009th 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 Barbados and Haiti to participate in this meeting. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of item 2 of the agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2025/ 609, the text of a draft resolution submitted by Panama and the United States of America. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make a statement before the vote. I give the floor to the representative of Panama.


Panama [1:31]:

Thank you, Mr. President. Excellences, last year, this Council requested the Secretary General to put forward recommendations to address the multidimensional crisis in Haiti. In response to that, in February of this year, the Secretary General presented concrete proposals on which, with our co-sponsor, the United States, we based ourselves for the draft resolution that we're voting on today. Since we joined the Council as an elected member, Panama has, at various levels, promoted actions to keep an international focus on our brotherly nation of Haiti. And in each of these fora, including the informational session at the end of our presidency in August of this body, it was clear that if there is an area of consensus, it's that Haiti is facing a an unprecedented multidimensional crisis that requires the decisive attention of this Council. In that context, time and again, we have called upon the region to redouble its efforts to support the Haitian people. CARICOM has done this in a sustained way, and recently, the Organization of American States, outlined a roadmap to make progress on various fronts. Excellences, the resolution that we are considering today has the support of the entire continent, of Haiti itself, of Kenya, as well as many other nations who, in a spirit of solidarity, have decided to join in this effort, and we hope that with your vote in favour today, we will be able to send a clear message to Haiti: you're not on your own. Thank you very much.


Republic of Korea · President of the Security Council [3:52]:

I thank the representative of Panama for the statement. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. Will those in favour of the draft resolution contained in document S/2025/ 609, please raise their hand. Those against? Abstentions? The result of the voting is as follows. 12 votes in favor, 0 votes against, 3 abstentions. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 27/93. I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the vote. I give the floor to the representative of United States.


United States of America [5:18]:

Thank you, Mr. President. The United States is proud to support this resolution, which we put before the Council with our co-pen Panama, to answer the call in support of Haiti. We are pleased that the entire membership of the Organization of American States, The Caribbean community, CARICOM, our fellow council members, and Kenya were able to come together to see this resolution through. And building upon the recommendations of the UN Secretary General presented this February, the adoption of this resolution offers Haiti hope. It is a hope that has been rapidly slipping away as terrorist gangs expanded their territory, raped, pillaged, murdered, and terrorized the Haitian population. This dramatic expansion of gang violence, this dramatic expansion of gang violence has jeopardized the very existence of the Haitian state, with gang activity threatening to turn the country into an exporter of crime, violence, and drugs, and to unleash a migration crisis across the region. We are grateful to Kenya in particular for its leadership in stepping up to serve as the lead nation of the Multinational Support Mission, and to all those who contributed personnel to the mission, including El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Belize, and the Bahamas. Colleagues, we are also grateful to those countries who contributed financially to support the Multinational Security support mission. We would like to especially commend Canada for its substantial contribution and work in support of the mission. This was a mission that, through Kenya’s selfless sacrifice, has managed to prevent the complete collapse of the Haitian state in the face of this onslaught of terrorist gang violence. However, it was a mission that unfortunately lacked the resources to fully turn the tide against the gangs. Despite the laudable efforts of the MSS and its contributors, today's vote is a recognition that due to the lack of true burden sharing, the international community had failed to deliver a mission that was fit for purpose. It lacked the scale, scope, and resources needed to take the fight to the gangs and restore a baseline of security. in Haiti. Mr. President, today's vote sets that right. With this vote to transform the Multinational Security Support Mission to the new Gang Suppression Force, a mission five times the size of its predecessor and with a strengthened mandate to go after the gangs. The international community is sharing the burden and living up to its promise to help Haiti turn the tide. It offers Haiti the chance to reassume responsibility for its own security. We are grateful to those countries who have participated in the MSS to date, have signaled – we are grateful to those countries who have signaled their intention to remain under the new Gang Suppression Force structure. Their commitment is greatly appreciated as we work to expand the force. Critically, this mission will have the ability to scale up to more than 5,000, to a 5,000-person mission, thanks to the logistics support from the UN Support Office in Haiti. We applaud the Council for taking this step and demonstrating the UN still has the ability to fulfill its primary purpose of maintaining international peace and security. We also reiterate our call for voluntary contributions to cover the personnel costs in this new mission. We would also note that any durable solution to Haiti’s security crisis must be grounded in a strategy that addresses the drivers of insecurity, and charts a path towards a long-term, sustainable solution. For that reason, this resolution also asks the Haitians themselves with – or tasks, excuse me, the Haitians themselves with developing, in conjunction with the UN Secretary-General, a plan for reassuming security responsibility. Recognizing the important role of rebuilding institutions, governance, and rule of law, this resolution also acknowledges the key role of regional institutions like the Organization of American States. Colleagues, let me be clear. The efforts of the Gang Suppression Force to address immediate security threats in Haiti are in support of a broader approach to address the multifaceted drivers of instability. The efforts of the Gang Suppression Force, with the UN providing logistics support funded by assessed contributions, will allow space for specialized international institutions with the comparative advantage and relevant expertise to take the lead in addressing these issues. Today, this Council took an important step in reaffirming its commitment to the founding purposes and principles of the UN Charter, The standing group of partners, as recommended by the Secretary General, will now take on the responsibility of providing strategic direction, oversight, and political decision-making for this mission and for reporting to the Council. This vote was a key first step. In this regard, we want to express our gratitude to all Council members for their constructive engagement. The United States is proud to have co-penned this resolution with Panama, endorsed by all 32 members of the OAS, to stand in solidarity with members of our hemisphere and answering this urgent appeal from Haiti to address a humanitarian and security crisis of global impact. We are grateful for all of those who stood with us in this effort and eager for the work ahead to deliver on that promise. Thank you, Mr. President.


Republic of Korea · President of the Security Council [11:51]:

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


Panama [12:00]:

Thank you, Mr. President. Firstly, we would like to thank our co-pen, the United States of America, for their co-leadership during this process. And we would also like to express our thanks to each and every one of you for making this resolution possible. Your contributions and your doubts as well helped to clarify this important resolution. The result today allows us to have the necessary reconfiguration on the ground in order to face the gangs and therefore address the insecurity situation in the country. Unfortunately, Time, which was never on our side, is – time is running out. And we would like to thank CARICOM and the special declaration of the foreign affairs ministers of Latin American countries, of the whole hemisphere, in fact, through the OAS, and various delegations at the highest level last week, an almost 50-member States just now through a joint declaration have supported us. The children, the girls and boys, young people, women, and the Haitian people as a whole could not wait any longer. We have to consider their daily sufferings. and we are very happy now that their wait is over and that we can now move towards putting an end to the suffering of so many people in the brotherly nation of Haiti. We are convinced that with this initiative, the Security Council, on this occasion, is complying with its role as expressed in the UN Charter, which provides necessary clarity for the various actors in the region and globally in order to support this force and give it the tools, resources, and capabilities that it needs to face the gangs that have taken the Haitian people hostage. And we’re also sure that through this force, it will be possible to reestablish the security that is needed for political restructuring and the holding of elections, and also for the economic reactivation and creation of opportunities that will return hope to the people and address the root causes of the crisis. Today, we say to Haiti, once and for all, that you are not alone. I thank you.


Republic of Korea · President of the Security Council [15:12]:

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


China [15:20]:

Thank you, President. President, China expresses its deep concern over the dire situation in Haiti and profound sympathy for the tragic plight of its people. We support regional countries and the international community in providing assistance to Haiti. Two years ago, the Security Council authorized Kenya to lead a multinational security support mission, working alongside some CARICOM countries to help Asian police improve the security situation. Chani highly commends the efforts made by the relevant countries over the past two years. However, due to the failure of a major donor country to fully honor its funding commitments, the mission has been much delayed in achieving full deployment and realizing its full potential. The mandate of the MSS mission will expire on October 2. China supports the mission in continuing its role and is willing to explore various feasible arrangements with all parties. At the same time, We always maintain that for any decision of the Security Council to be effective on the ground, it must be based on careful study and thorough deliberation, drawing on the lessons learned from past operations, including, in this case, the MSS mission, and fully taking into account the reasonable views and concerns of all parties. Regrettably, the draft resolution just voted on does not comply with the above principles and spirit. First, this draft resolution is ambiguous on several critical issues. At its core, it authorizes under Chapter VII of the UN Charter a brand-new gang suppression force with the mandate to conduct independently robust military operations. Based on the principles of respecting national sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs, China has always taken a cautious stance on invoking Chapter 7 mandates. We believe that, out of accountability towards Haitian people and the Security Council's decisions, the penholder should first provide detailed explanations on such key questions as the composition of the force, how to carry out its mandate, how to define the rules of engagement, how to avoid civilian casualties, and how to ensure effective decision-making, oversight, and accountability. This is the foundation for the Security Council members to discuss the draft resolution. However, the plan holder has consistently failed to provide meaningful information on these matters, insisting instead that the Council first adopt a resolution authorizing the standing group of partners established just one month ago to assume full responsibility for these matters. This approach, which demands that the Council issue a blanch on matters critical to the lives and safety of Haitian people while shirking concrete responsibility amounts to treating the Council as a rubber stamp. Second, this draft resolution risks exacerbating Haiti’s already complex and dire situation. Haiti's multiple crises are intertwined, and the security situation merely reflects what meets the eye. The root cause lies in the absence of a legitimate government and the vacuum in national governance, which has provided fertile ground and space for violent crimes. Currently, Haiti's political transition outlook is bleak, with gangs deeply entangled with political and business elites. large numbers of civilians, including children, recruited into GANS. Resorting to military force to combat violence with violence at this juncture is not only unlikely to succeed, but could further complicate Haiti's already intractable situation. Simultaneously, Haitian gangs are growing increasingly powerful, many armed to the teeth, a phenomenon inextricably linked to the endless influx of weapons and ammunition into the country. Reports from the UNODC and the Panel of Experts on Sanctions reveal that the flow of weapons and ammunition originating from the United States has never ceased, rendering the Security Council's arms embargo a death letter. Allowing weapons to flow into the hands of gangs while simultaneously pushing for the deployment of armed forces to operate in Haiti is a contradictory approach that risks plunging Haiti into greater security turmoil and exposing both the Haitian people and the troops deployed to heightened risks. Third, this draft resolution is not the result of full consultation amongst Council members. After the Secretary-General presented his recommendations on improving Haiti's security situation this past February, the penholder failed to produce a concrete plan for a full six months. Yet, just one month ago, it introduced, all of a sudden, a draft resolution demanding the Security Council to swiftly decide on establishing a brand new gang suppression force. China and other Security Council members actively participated in consultations, really raising many constructive questions. Given the persistent serious differences amongst parties, China and Russia proposed a temporary technical rollover of the MSS mission to allow more time for thorough discussion and consensus-building. Regrettably, the penholder insisted on putting this highly contentious draft resolution to a vote. This not only undermines the unity and cooperation of the Security Council on the question of Haiti, but also harms the Council’s credibility and authority. President, over the past three decades, the Security Council has authorized three multinational force deployments and seven peacekeeping operations in Haiti, only to get, in return, persistent instability and recurring crises. along with resentment and grievances towards the United Nations amongst the Haitian people. The lessons learned, therefore, could not have been more painful and profound. We cannot help but ask: how can we ensure that the GSF will not repeat past mistakes? Is the hasty deployment of yet another multinational force a responsible approach towards the Haitian people? Two years ago, a certain country pledged solemnly that in order to ensure the success of the MSS, it would provide sustained funding. Today, this same country forgot conveniently its commitments. refusing to fulfill its financial obligations while demanding that the broader UN membership share responsibility for its proposed new force, all while owing nearly $800 million in unpaid peacekeeping assessments. We cannot help but ask: How is it possible that one can demand burden-sharing from others when itself fails to fulfill its own obligations and shifts blame onto others at will? If one single country is allowed to determine the use of peacekeeping assets based on self-interest, then where is the collective will and decision-making of the Security Council? President, Given China's significant difficulties vis-à-vis the draft resolution, notwithstanding, we did not block its adoption in light of Haiti's dire security situation and the concerns and appeals of the international community, not least those of the Secretary-General and regional countries. This represents the utmost goodwill that China could demonstrate. At the same time, we must point out that our questions and concerns remain. We are deeply worried about the operation and prospects of the GSF. We hope the Security Council will closely monitor and strictly supervise this operation in order to make timely, necessary actions based upon the actual developments. In closing, I wish to reiterate that all Ultimately, it is up to the Haitian people themselves to overcome their difficulties. Unless all political factions in Haiti shoulder their responsibilities, genuinely advance the political process, and truly commit themselves to national stability and development, no amount of external assistance, however substantial, can resolve the fundamental problems. Haiti should swiftly identify and embark upon a path of self-reliance and development owned and led by itself. China stands ready to continue to work constructively with the international community in helping Haiti emerge from its crisis at an early date. I thank you, President.


Republic of Korea · President of the Security Council [25:23]:

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


Russian Federation [25:32]:

Mr. President, Russia abstained in the vote on the U.S.-Panama draft Security Council resolution to transform the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti into the Gang Suppression Force. The decisive factor for us was the views of the Haitian authorities and neighboring states, who strongly urged us not to obstruct the adoption of this document. However, we maintain our view that the council is once again being thrust into a dangerous and poorly thought-out venture. Let me emphasize: We do not dispute the need for decisive international measures to combat crime in this long-suffering country, a country that for several years now has been in a deep crisis and is asking for help. Unfortunately, The tools of international assistance to Haiti pushed through the council have failed to produce any sustainable results, and we have every reason to believe that this new mission, under yet another grand title, will meet the same fate. Two years ago, we gave the green light to establish the multinational mission, despite our concerns at the time, which were later proven to be absolutely justified. Kenya and several regional countries demonstrated courage and political will by sending their troops to Haiti, but the MSS failed to reach even half of its projected capacity due to unfulfilled donor pledges regarding its funding. And these were very modest sums compared to the tens and hundreds of billions of dollars that these same countries allocate to support their interests elsewhere in the world, as well as to supply weapons to conflict zones, particularly to Ukraine. Due to a chronic underfunding of the mission, there has only been further deterioration of the situation in the country and the expansion of gang influence beyond Port-au-Prince. No proper assessment of the effectiveness, successes, or failures of the MSS has been conducted. Instead, the Council is now being presented with a new idea to create a mission independent of national and international oversight with a virtually unrestricted mandate to use force against anyone and everyone labeled with the vague term “gangs.” And there is no clarity whatsoever on the mechanism for the long-term voluntary financial support for this force, nor the prospects for staffing the sizable contingent of 5,500 personnel, personnel who, may I remind you, will not be patrolling streets and infrastructure facilities, but conducting combat operations against gangs armed to their teeth on their own turf. Another issue is the proposal to use the UN regular budget for operational and logistical support of this force. In the context of the Organization’s current financial crisis, caused largely by the irresponsible actions of its largest contributor, expecting significant funding for a new initiative that exists only on paper and lacks a stable basis or clear prospects is naive, to say the least. Let us be frank: If that contributor failed to provide the promised funds for the MSS, what guarantees are there that things will be different with this new mission? Attempts by our delegation and others to obtain clarity on these and other key aspects of the new mission’s operations were outright ignored, with the excuse that there is no time for discussions. We were told that it was necessary to take action and to do so immediately. This is exactly what happened with the MSS. So I ask you, colleagues, do you want action or do you want results? Do you not understand that ill-conceived and rushed steps may lead to outcomes that are completely contrary to our goals? Unfortunately, the authors of today’s text show little interest in identifying root causes or assessing long-term consequences. Otherwise, they would not try to shift responsibility for the Haitian crisis from themselves onto the international community as a whole. Instead, they would address the real problem, one that is entirely within their power to solve. This requires, first and foremost, stopping the unchecked flow of illegal weapons, as required by the existing Security Council arms embargo. We have even less trust towards this initiative in connection with the escalation of tensions in the Caribbean and the deployment of U.S. armed forces off the shores of Venezuela. We have no certainty that the authors of today’s text will not come up with some kind of, quote-unquote, “creative” way to link their military activity to allegedly combating drug cartels there. We are convinced that the recipe for responsible international assistance to Haiti lies in addressing the root causes of the crisis, including the long history of harmful external interference in the country’s affairs. Interventions and foreign missions come and go, often leaving behind more problems than achievements. No one seems willing to learn from this to this day. not to mention genuinely helping strengthening Haitian statehood and the country’s own capacity to maintain law and order. Only then would Haiti be able to return to a constitutional path and ensure steady socioeconomic development, which is something the long-suffering people of this nation have long deserved. I thank you.


Republic of Korea · President of the Security Council [31:50]:

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


Guyana · A3+ [31:59]:

Thank you, Mr. President. I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3+, namely Algeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, and my own country, Guyana. We welcome the adoption today of resolution 2793, authorizing the transition of the MSS mission in Haiti into a gang suppression force and establishing a UN support office in Haiti to provide operational and logistical support for the mission. We thank Panama and the United States for facilitating the negotiations and extend our appreciation to fellow Council members for their constructive engagement and proposals, which have enriched the text. Mr. President, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, and Guyana approach these negotiations a profound sense of responsibility and commitment. Even though there was not enough time to consult, we approached the process with our foremost responsibility to the Haitian people, whose lives and livelihoods are directly impacted by the dire security crisis in the country. We placed utmost priority on ensuring that there were adequate safeguards for the protection of their human rights, including the rights of children, who comprise 50% of gang membership. Secondly, we also recognized our obligation to support and strengthen the efforts of Kenya, Barbados, the Bahamas, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Jamaica, as well as the other countries supporting the MSS mission. By working to provide clarity with respect to the mandate and ensuring appropriate coordination and consultations between and among relevant UN agencies in Haiti, we sought to strengthen the effectiveness and impact of the mission’s work, to promote synergy and foster a sense of accountability where necessary. Finally, we were committed to ensuring that the efforts of CARICOM and the Haitian Government in advancing the political transition would not be in vain. We remained focused on safeguarding the valuable progress made over the last year, based on the understanding that the restoration of security and stability is a prerequisite for any meaningful progress towards free and fair elections. Without a secure environment, the prospects for credible elections, and by extension, lasting peace and development, will remain out of reach. This is particularly vital in those departments with the largest proportion of the electorate, where the absence of security continues to hinder democratic participation. Addressing the security challenges, therefore, is a necessary foundation for the democratic process to proceed. Mr. President, dear colleagues, our singular objective throughout this process was to ensure that we get things right and that the contributions of the United Nations and the UN Security Council rise to meet the gravity of the situation, the severity of the current security crisis in Haiti, demands an international response that is both meaningful and commensurate with the challenges being faced. We also recognized that time is of the essence. While acknowledging that the proposal put forward by the co-penned holders may not have met the full expectations of every Council member, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, and Guyana assessed that it provided a constructive starting point and an important basis for further measures to address the other dimensions of the crisis. Once executed correctly, it represents one of the better options at this stage for addressing the security crisis and alleviating the suffering of the Haitian people. We call on the international community to step up support for the mission, including by contributing to the trust fund. The A3+ remains fully committed to the Haitian cause and to ensuring that Haiti, a founding member of the United Nations, gets the level of international support it deserves. I thank you.


Republic of Korea · President of the Security Council [36:25]:

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


United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [36:33]:

Thank you, President. The United Kingdom is fully committed to supporting efforts to address insecurity in Haiti and to alleviate the suffering of the Haitian people. We unequivocally condemn the use of sexual and gender-based violence by armed gangs as a tool of control and coercion. And with this in mind, the UK voted in favour of this resolution. We hope that the Gang Suppression Force can bring about the security and stability that the Haitian people deserve. This will create the conditions required for free and fair elections that are vital to securing Haiti's long-term stability and the rights and freedoms of its people. Continued coherence between political and security interventions will be essential for our collective efforts to tackle Haiti's challenges. We are pleased that the resolution will build upon the human rights compliance framework established in the Multinational Security Support Mission. Colleagues, this collective demonstration of support for Haiti reflects the vital and irreplaceable role that this Council continues to play in supporting international peace and security. Be it in Haiti, or Colombia, or Somalia, the Council must continue to shoulder its responsibilities. President, we commend the United States and Panama for the leadership shown in bringing this important resolution forward. And we pay tribute to Kenya and other members of the MSS for so bravely leading efforts on the ground over the past two years. Such action reflects the unique value of multilateral cooperation at a time when Haiti needs it most. I thank you.


Republic of Korea · President of the Security Council [38:36]:

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


Pakistan [38:48]:

Mr. President, Pakistan would like to thank the delegations of the United States and Panama for their work on the draft resolution. and their efforts to bridge the differences. I would also like to commend the Secretary-General for his constant engagement on Haiti, including the proposals presented by him in February this year. Pakistan has repeatedly underscored the need for this Council to earnestly consider the Secretary-General’s proposals on Haiti expressing our willingness to engage constructively with fellow Council members to arrive at a consensus outcome that helps promote peace and stability in Haiti in an effective and sustainable manner. My delegation’s participation in the negotiations process was guided by this principled approach. We regret that consensus remained elusive. President, our abstention, however, in no way diminishes our commitment and support for Haiti and for our collective efforts to restore peace and stability in that country. We fully recognize the need for the Council to take the necessary steps for addressing the dire security and humanitarian situation in Haiti. At the same time, we believe that in doing so, it was vital to remain clear-eyed about the previous interventions and to learn from mistakes of the past in order to chart a course that mitigates the risks of failure. The need for urgent action to assist the Haitian people, and particularly to protect the children of Haiti from the scourge of violence by gangs and criminal networks, is clear. The draft resolution has proposed a set of complex mandates to be carried out in a difficult and complicated environment through an equally complicated arrangement. In that context, we note with regret that the resolution falls short of bringing clarity on certain key aspects, such as sustainability of funding, the concept of operations, rules of engagement, and details on troop contributions. President, We know that the issue of funding has remained at the core of the crisis faced by the MSS, which never reached anywhere close to its authorized strength, and that impacted its effectiveness. The resolution's authorization for the use of UN peacekeeping funds for logistics and operational support does address this concern to some extent, but cannot be considered a silver bullet, as we have repeatedly heard including from the Secretary-General, about the liquidity crunch in the peacekeeping budgetary allocations. This, if allowed to continue, could negatively impact the functioning and effectiveness of the new force. The success of steps proposed by this resolution would also depend on the envisaged voluntary contributions to the UN Trust Fund, which had hitherto fallen short of its mark. Regrettably, This aspect too remains unclear, with no definitive answers available as to the sources of these funds. President, besides the funding predicament, the concept of operations and rules of engagement also lack clarity, which could lead to a gap between the Council’s expectations from the new mission and the performance of its mandate. As a longstanding and leading contributor to UN peacekeeping, Pakistan is deeply mindful of these shortcomings, as they may have a bearing on the mission's success. We hope that there will be more clarity on these important aspects in the days ahead. On the personnel strength of the new force as well, our view is that this number should be justified by logical reasoning. Under standard criteria used for such situations, the number should have been much bigger. and a bigger force, adequately equipped and resourced, could have provided the necessary deterrence for the gang and criminal elements, thus obviating the need to fight them. To conclude, Mr. President, we respect Haiti’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. and the sovereign political choices that it makes to seek external assistance for addressing its challenges. We hope that with this resolution, the international community, including the regional countries and organizations, which we fully support, would be able to muster the necessary financial, political, and operational support to effectively support Haiti in overcoming the current crisis. Pakistan will continue to fully back these efforts. I thank you.


Republic of Korea · President of the Security Council [44:11]:

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


France [44:20]:

Thank you, Mr. President. I’d like to begin by welcoming the presence among us of the Permanent Representatives of Haiti and Barbados. France would like to thank Panama and the United States for their efforts to ensure adoption of this resolution, and we welcome this resolution 2793, which gives a robust mandate under Chapter VII to a force tasked with combating gangs, supported by the United Nations Logistics Office. because this is what is needed to free a country and an entire region from gangs sowing terror that want to remove rare resources from Haiti and use Haitian territory as a basis for their illegal trafficking, drugs, arms, money laundering, and the forced recruitment of so many children. This decision follows on from the recommendation of the Secretary General from last February that called urgently for commitment. It will make it possible to build on and broaden the work carried out by the Multinational Security Support Mission, and France very much welcomes with great thanks the contribution of Kenya and other troop contributors to this multinational mission. Their courageous commitment has made it possible to provide valuable assistance to the Haitian National Police. in its efforts to contain the expansion of gangs. France has also mobilized to provide the necessary support to this multinational mission, with more than 12 million dollars contributed since 2023. We will continue to support the Haitian authorities in their efforts to restore security. France also welcomes the unfailing mobilization of countries of the region, OAS, and CARICOM In addition to decisions taken by this Council, the entire region wants to make their contribution to this development, and we underscore the conviction of Haiti, the region, and the troop-contributing countries that the world will not abandon the country to the hands of organized crime. Secondly, thanks to this resolution, this Council is taking another step in mobilizing the United Nations to support peace and security in Haiti in response to the call of the Haitian people. With the logistics office thus established, the United Nations will be able to provide strategic, operational, and logistical expertise in support of the efforts of the international force. The force will be better equipped with troops and equipment, and the use of UN expertise will enable it to fulfill its mandate. That will include support for the entry points of the country in order to better implement the UN arms embargo. These efforts must be supported by all Member States, first and foremost through their mandatory contributions, of course, but these are essential to allow the United Nations to continue to operate and provide solutions to crises. The United Nations must also continue and intensify its political role. France therefore welcomes the request made to the Secretary-General to ensure the coordination of the various United Nations entities deployed on the ground. His Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office will be at the forefront to ensure that security efforts are accompanied by progress on the political front. Several delegations have stressed the same point. This increased effort on the part of the international community must be accompanied by a renewed commitment to the political transition process. The restoration of democratic institutions and the rule of law in Haiti are necessary steps to put an end to the multidimensional crisis affecting the country. This must allow for the return of state authority and the end of massive human rights violations endured by the Haitian population, particularly women and children, as a result of gang activity. It's important that the Haitian authorities work together to advance the transition. and base – depend on the new force so that security will be restored and that will facilitate the return of a political democratic order. Mr. President, the decision taken today is another important step on the path towards restoring stability in Haiti, and it will continue to contribute to solidarity and international security in the region. and the country. France welcomes this. We will continue our commitment in friendship and solidarity with Haiti and the Haitian people. Thank you.


Republic of Korea · President of the Security Council [48:58]:

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


Denmark [49:05]:

Thank you, Mr. President. Denmark welcomes today's adoption of the Security Council as a critical step towards a more robust security support for Haiti. We thank the co-pin holders, Panama and the United States, for their efforts in this resolution and for their openness to address comments and concerns from Member States during the negotiation process. Denmark strongly supported a multinational security support mission under Kenya's admiral leadership. We pay tribute to the lives lost in their tireless efforts to establish peace in Haiti. However, it has become clear in the last year that more international support is urgently needed to address the scale of the threat and complexity on the ground. Denmark hopes that a larger footprint of the Gang Suppression Force, with the logistical and operational support provided by a UN Support Office, will be able to defeat the criminal armed gangs that continue to paralyze and torment the Haitian people. As Denmark has made clear throughout the negotiations, it is imperative that all operations by the GSF must be in strict compliance with international law, including international human rights law, and the UN's human rights due diligence policy. This strict compliance is especially important given that the new mandate for the GSF includes the option to neutralize opposition. Such mandate is only rarely used by the Security Council in the context of peacekeeping, and this language must be seen in light of the specific context of the situation in Haiti. The Council has a special responsibility in following up on the implementation of this mandate. Cognizant of the significantly high number of children who have been recruited into the gangs, the GSF must take fully into account child protection as a cross-cutting issue throughout its mandate in all the planning and conduct of its operations. Children must be seen as victims, be able to access safe exit strategies, and given the opportunity for rehabilitation and reintegration. The GSF must act with the highest standards of conduct and discipline, with a robust oversight mechanism, to ensure it operates in transparency and in line with international human rights law. Mr. President, Denmark underscores the important role of BINU and the role of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Haiti in supporting Haiti’s path to stability. In this regard, it is also critically important that there is a strong coordination and cooperation between all actors within the UN system in Haiti, as well as between the UN system and the GSF, to ensure a coherent and unified action. The Gang Suppression Force cannot solve this task alone. Now more than ever, BNU’s advisory role to the Haitian Government on key areas, including human rights, justice reform, accountability, elections, and promoting political stability is vital. The adoption of this resolution is only the beginning, and it's now up to the international community to step up to support this mission with pledges of personnel and financial contributions. The international community must stand with Haiti now to support its people on a path to stability, prosperity, and a life of dignity. Thank you.


Republic of Korea · President of the Security Council [52:30]:

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


Greece [52:38]:

Thank you, Mr. President. Greece welcomes the adoption of this resolution and thanks the co-penholders, panama and the United States, for their work and their leadership. Greece voted in favor, given the severity of the security situation in Haiti, but more importantly, due to the overwhelming support for the resolution from Haiti and the wider region, as evidenced throughout the negotiation process, but also during the high-level week. We believe that the deployment of a gang suppression force with strong mandate, along with the establishment of a UN support office, Providing operational and logistical support to the GSF can significantly curtail gang violence and restore security in Haiti. We also emphasize the need for strong coordination and cooperation between all actors in the UN system in Haiti through the Secretary General. In this framework, we reiterate the important role that the UN Political Mission in Haiti, BINUH, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General should continue to play. Greece has been actively engaged in the negotiations on the resolution over the past month, advocating for the inclusion of strong human rights provisions in the text. We welcome the strong protections envisaged for vulnerable groups, in particular children and women. Mr. President, Greece reiterates its full support to the new security architecture in Haiti and is looking forward to the swift deployment of the GSF and the timely establishment of UNSOCH and will continue to engage constructively in this process. I thank you.


Republic of Korea · President of the Security Council [54:36]:

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


Slovenia [54:44]:

Thank you, Mr. President. Slovenia voted in favor of the resolution to support the restoration of peace, security, and stability in Haiti. We view this resolution as the international community's response to the appeal of the Government of Haiti and of the entire region. Amid unprecedented levels of gang violence and brutality, the situation in Haiti remains gravely concerning. Killing, sexual and gender-based violence, hunger, and displacement are but a few facets of the perfect storm of suffering, which hits the most vulnerable, children, women, and older persons, the hardest. Mr. President, we commend the Republic of Kenya for selflessly taking the lead in Multinational Security Support Mission. Amid challenging circumstances and with sacrifice, we recognize the vital role of the MSS mission in preventing armed gangs from gaining full control of the capital. We consider it crucial that the MSS mission's transformation into a new, larger force with a stronger mandate continues to uphold the same level of human rights protection. The new mission should also conduct its operations with full respect for Haitian sovereignty and territorial integrity. We find it equally important that the Support Office forms an integral part of a unified UN action in Haiti, including support for the political process. We look to the Secretary-General through his Special Representative to ensure coordination among all actors towards that end. Colleagues, the adoption of today's resolution is not an end in itself, but an important milestone on which we must continue to build moving forward. The Council's efforts to improve the humanitarian, human rights, and political and security situation in Haiti must continue, making full use of all available tools. In this process, while ensuring that past mistakes are not repeated, We reaffirm our unwavering solidarity with the people of Haiti, whose best interests will continue to guide the Council’s future work. Thank you.


Republic of Korea · President of the Security Council; Representative [56:59]:

I thank the representative of Slovenia for the statement. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the Republic of Korea. First of all, I wish to express our sincere appreciation to the co-panholders. Panama, and the United States for their tireless efforts throughout the consultations. The adoption of today's resolution marks an important step that injects a new momentum into efforts to resolve the crisis in Haiti. This resolution is particularly meaningful as it reflects the aspirations of Haiti and its regional partners who have strongly supported the way forward set out therein. Thanks to Kenya's leadership and sacrifice, as well as the contributions of other member states to the MSS mission, progress has been made. It is now time to build on this progress by transitioning to the GSF and establishing UNSC, which are indispensable steps toward restoring security. Without security, there can be no elections, and therefore no genuinely Haitian-led and Haitian-owned solution. We also hope that this resolution will encourage further voluntary contributions to the GSF. We look forward to the UN Secretariat, BINU, GSF partners, and other stakeholders working in close cooperation with the Haitian Government to ensure effective and timely implementation of this resolution. The Security Council should remain ready to support and engage as necessary throughout this process. The Republic of Korea As a former peacekeeping contributor in Haiti and a donor to the MSS Trust Fund, we will continue to work closely with Council members and the international community to help advance security, dignity, and peace for the people of Haiti. I resume my function as President of the Council. I now give the floor to the representative of Haiti.


Haiti · Permanent Representative [59:55]:

Mr. President, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, members of the Council, allow me to express the gratitude of the Haitian Government to all the members of this Council. and particularly the two penholders for Haiti, the United States and Panama, for their unprecedented mobilization alongside the Republic of Haiti. I would also like to stress from the outset that CARICOM’s support has always been there for our country in its most difficult moments. I also extend this gratitude to all those who joined the press briefing moments ago. This public gesture is a strong show of support for the Haitian people. By adopting this draft resolution, the Security Council has decided to transform the International Security Support Mission in Haiti into a gang suppression force. This marks a decisive turning point in my country’s fight against one of the most serious challenges in its already turbulent history. Multiple heavily armed gangs have extended their control over large parts of the territory, particularly in the capital, Port-au-Prince. They terrorize the population, attack public institutions, destroy hospitals and clinics, burn down schools and prisons, control major roads, extort businesses and families, prevent the free movement of people and goods, with all the consequences that you can imagine for the economy, health, and the environment in the country. This must end. These gangs are no longer mere criminal organizations. groups of petty criminals, they have for some time now become powerful criminal organizations that mock and challenge the authority of the state and even threaten regional stability. The International Security Support Mission, authorized by this Council approximately two years ago through Resolution 2699 and renewed in 2024 by Resolution 2751, has been a valuable support and a strong signal of international solidarity. It helps strengthen certain capacities of the Haitian National Police, secure some critical areas, and restore, where possible, a minimum of public order. But the reality on the ground has reminded us that the scale and sophistication of the threat far exceeds the mandate initially granted to this mission, not to mention the considerable lack of funding. We will remain forever grateful to our Kenyan brothers for the sacrifices that they made and the heavy price that they paid to come to our assistance. Mr. President, The Council's decision today marks a true turning point. By granting the mission a strengthened, more offensive, and more operational mandate, the Council is giving the international community the means to respond to the gravity of the situation in Haiti. This force to suppress armed gangs will have the primary objective of neutralizing these terrorist organizations, disarming their militias, dismantling their networks, securing the country's vital infrastructure, and creating the conditions for the effective return of state authority across the entire territory. In this regard, I would like to thank all the member states that have demonstrated their commitment by supporting this draft resolution and pledging to contribute troops, resources, or expertise. It is hoped that other partners will join this collective effort, because the fight against armed gangs in Haiti is not just a national issue. It is a matter of international security, touching on regional dynamics of arms trafficking, drugs trafficking, and irregular migration. Finally, I would like to recall the following: "When in 1945, the Republic of Haiti signed the founding charter of the United Nations alongside the victorious allies of World War II, no Haitian, even in their worst nightmares, could have imagined that 80 years later, our country would be in the situation it is in today." the poorest in the Western Hemisphere, the most violent, the most fragile, and even the most corrupt. Haiti is no longer a least developed country, or LDC, but according to our detractors, it is a backwards-moving country, and this too must end. With this resolution, and if it is followed by action, ladies and gentlemen, of the Council, you are giving hope not only to Haitians in the country, but also to Haitians in the diaspora, hundreds of thousands of whom dream of returning home as soon as security conditions allow. On their behalf, on behalf of the Government, and on my own behalf, I say once again, thank you. Thank you, Mr. President.


Republic of Korea · President of the Security Council [1:06:27]:

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


Barbados · CARICOM · Permanent Representative [1:06:36]:

Thank you, Mr. President. I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the 14 member states of the Caribbean Community, CARICOM. CARICOM applauds the resounding support of world leaders for the urgent and united action towards the restoration of peace and stability in Haiti echoed throughout the recently concluded general debate of the 80th session of the General Assembly. These critical objectives can only be achieved if security is restored in Haiti. In that regard, we wholeheartedly welcome the Security Council's adoption today of this resolution as a fundamental step that responds to the urgency of the security situation in Haiti. and we thank the co-penholders for their leadership. CARICOM in particular welcomes the timely transition of the Multinational Security Support Force to a gang suppression force with a UN-authorized mandate to bring an immediate end to violence and to restore public safety in Haiti. Furthermore, CARICOM endorses the establishment of a UN support office in Haiti to provide the necessary logistical and administrative support for this robust force. Finally, we underscore the need to ensure sustainable, predictable resourcing of the gang suppression force by all international partners, and we also renew our call for the urgent capitalization of the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Haiti. Only through urgent, collective action by the international community in the security domain, in support of Haiti, can the scourge of gang violence be arrested. This is a critical first step towards creating favorable conditions for elections, sustained delivery of humanitarian support and relief, the rebuilding of institutions, and the laying of the foundation for the long-term economic development of Haiti. In closing, CARICOM reaffirms its solidarity with Haiti, as well as our openness and willingness to work with all members of the Security Council to provide the necessary support for the Haitian people. And we look to the wider international community to step up its support, boldly and with resolve, to end the violence and the suffering that the people of Haiti have endured for too long. I thank you, Mr. President.


Republic of Korea · UNSC · President of the Security Council [1:09:22]:

I thank the representative of Barbados for the statement. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers, but before adjourning the meeting, as this is the last scheduled meeting of the Council for the month of September, I would like to express the sincere appreciations to the members of the Council and to the Secretariat of the Council for all the support they have given us. Indeed, it has been a busy month, and one in which we rallied to consensus on several important issues within our purview. We could not have done it alone and without the hard work, support, and positive contributions of every delegation and the representative of the Secretariat, including the technical support team, conference service officers, interpreters, translators, verbatim reporters and security staff. As we end, end our presidency, I know I speak on behalf of the Council in wishing the delegation of the Russian Federation good luck in the coming month of October. The meeting is adjourned.