OEA - AG - Resolución AG08409E07

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

FIFTY-FIRST REGULAR SESSION OEA/Ser.P November 10 to 12, 2021 AG/doc.5746/21 Guatemala City, Guatemala 9 November 2021

VIRTUAL Original: French

NOTE FROM THE PERMANENT MISSION OF HAITI

PRESENTING A DRAFT DECLARATION ON THE SITUATION IN HAITI, FOR CONSIDERATION UNDER THE CORRESPONDING ITEM ON THE AGENDA FOR THE FIFTY-FIRST REGULAR SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLYPERMANENT MISSION OF HAITI

TO THE

ORGANIZAATION OF AMERICAN STATES

MPHOEA/POL/MD/21-006

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Haiti to the Organization of American States presents its compliments to the General Secretariat and has the honor, in the framework of the fiftyfirst regular session of the OAS General Assembly, to be held from November 10 to 12, 2021, to forward hereto annexed a draft declaration on the situation in Haiti. The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Haiti to the Organization of American States avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the General Secretariat the assurances of its highest consideration. Washington, D.C., November 9, 2021 General Secretariat Organization of American States Washington, D.C.

…LC/wbDRAFT DECLARATION ON THE SITUATION IN HAITI

1The Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Heads of Delegation of the OAS, 2RECALL resolution CP/RES. 1168 (2315/21) of March 17, 2021, establishing the Good Offices Mission with a mandate to facilitate political dialogue with a view to achieving free and fair elections, which presented its report to the Permanent Council on June 30, 2021; 3ALSO RECALL that the Charter of the Organization of American States

recognizes that representative democracy is essential for stability, peace, and development in the region; 4REITERATE the recommendations identified in the Good Offices Mission report, particularly the need to take urgent measures to re-establish a climate of security; 5EXPRESS deep concern over the worsening political, economic, social, security and humanitarian crisis in Haiti and its grave impact on the stability of the region. 6ENCOURAGE the Government of Haiti to ensure the well-being of the Haitian people, and urge all stakeholders to engage in a serious and inclusive dialogue to find lasting solutions that meet the aspirations of the Haitian people. 7REAFFIRM that any solution to the current multidimensional crisis in Haiti requires the efforts of all the stakeholders of the Haitian nation, including the government, the opposition, civil society, and the private and religious sectors. 8URGE the Organization of American States and the international community to continue supporting the Haitian authorities in their efforts to restore security, combat impunity, and defend human rights in Haiti, as well as to assist in the preparation of free, fair, and transparent elections under international observation. 9REAFFIRM their commitment to the Haitian people in their determination to resolve the severe humanitarian crisis in the country, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, and to work together to build a stable, prosperous, and secure future for Haiti.

10. ENCOURAGE member states to cooperate with the Republic of Haiti in connection with the investigation into the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.

11. CALL ON the member states of the Organization to urgently address the current situation in Haiti.

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