U.S. Secretary Blinken to Visit Haiti and Dominican Republic

News Americas, New York, NY, September 4, 2024: US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will visit Haiti and the Dominican Republic starting tomorrow, September 5, and ending on September 6, 2024, to strengthen ties and discuss critical issues in both countries.

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Haitian National Police spokesman Michel-Ange Louis Jeune speaks during a press conference to officially introduce new spokespersons Jack Ombaka (R) for the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) and Jhunie Laura Ganeme (L) for the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAD). ‘H) in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, September 2, 2024. (Photo by CLARENS SIFFROY/AFP via Getty Images)

In Haiti, Secretary Blinken will meet with Transitional Presidential Council Coordinator Edgard Leblanc Fils and Prime Minister Garry Konill. The focus will be on the next steps in Haiti’s democratic transition, with the United States reaffirming its commitment to provide humanitarian assistance and support Haitian-led stabilization efforts. Secretary Blinken will also engage with leaders of the Multinational Security Support mission to emphasize the importance of restoring security to the country and promoting human rights.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. (Photo by DREW ANGERER/AFP via Getty Images)

Following his visit to Haiti, Secretary Blinken will travel to the Dominican Republic for talks with President Luis Abinader. In Santo Domingo, discussions will focus on strengthening the long-term partnership between the two nations, advancing inclusive economic growth, promoting human rights and enhancing good governance, security and climate resilience. These goals will be pursued through initiatives such as the US-Caribbean Partnership to Address the Climate Crisis (PACC 2030) and the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI).

This diplomatic mission, the US says, underscores its commitment to support the stability, security and prosperity of the Caribbean region.

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