Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau in talks with Haiti's interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph stressed the need for elections in the Caribbean country by the end of the year, Global Affairs Canada said on Tuesday.
WASHINGTON (Bewafanews/Sputnik - July 13, 2021) Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau, in talks with Haiti's interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph, stressed the need for elections in the Caribbean country by the end of the year, Global Affairs Canada said on Tuesday.
"Minister Garneau encouraged Interim Prime Minister Joseph to engage in negotiations with all parties to develop a credible plan for the Haitian government to hold elections by the end of the year, as democratic renewal is the key to lasting peace and prosperity for Haitians." One step towards sustainability. People," Global Affairs Canada said in a readout of the conversation.
Garneau highlighted Ottawa's concern with rising levels of violence in Haiti, urging Joseph to ensure Haitians have access to basic goods and services and that humanitarian aid reaches the ground.
Canada's top diplomat condemned Ottawa's assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Mois and doubled down on international calls for an investigation.
Moise was shot dead at his residence last week. His wife, Martine Moise, was injured and taken to a hospital in Florida. His condition is said to be stable. Authorities have identified at least 28 suspects involved in the murder, including three US citizens. According to the police, 17 members of the criminal group have been detained so far.
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