Mr. President

I am honoured to deliver this statement on behalf of the fourteen Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

CARICOM welcomes today’s decision of the Security Council to renew the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), which reiterates the international community’s continued commitment to supporting efforts for stability for the people of Haiti. What's more, the renewed mandate underscores BINUH’s significant role in supporting the advancement of political dialogue, democratic governance, the promotion of human rights, and in supporting Haitian-led solutions to the country’s protracted crisis. It signals recognition of the importance of sustained, coordinated engagement to restoring order and security in Haiti.

Mr. President  

CARICOM remains deeply concerned by the escalating violence, the humanitarian emergency, the deteriorated health system, and displaced families, which are only a few obstacles confronting Haiti today. We note the internal turmoil taking place at the highest levels of the Haitian state at this delicate point in time when stability and level-headedness in decision-making, and prioritisation of the well-being of the Haitian people, are urgently required of members of the Haitian executive.  

The mandate of the Transitional Presidential Council will end shortly on 7 February 2026, and we fear that the current impasse within the Haitian Transitional Presidential Council, following the inconclusive efforts of some members to dismiss the Prime Minister, renders more complex an already fraught governance transition process.  

Mr. President  

Noting the foregoing, CARICOM sees that it is against this backdrop, while there is no easy or immediate solution, we recognise the supportive role of the BINUH. We also see how its mandate will complement the operational role of the Office of the United Nations Support Office for Haiti, namely, by ensuring coherence across the security, political, humanitarian, and development engagements.

Within this context, CARICOM appreciates the recent report of the Secretary-General prepared by the BINUH, which provides a comprehensive and candid account of the situation on the ground in Haiti and cements the indispensable role the BINUH has played in critical areas aimed at restoring stability. Under the renewed mandate, it is expected that the BINUH will continue to provide strategic advice and support to Haitian authorities across a range of issues, including efforts to combat impunity, corruption, and human rights violations.  

Mr. President,

In parallel, we can see how the BINUH’s mandate will support the efforts of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF).  Specifically, by helping to anchor security operations within a broader framework of legality, accountability and civilian protection and ensuring the proper nexus between humanitarian and development efforts.  

Together, these mutually reinforcing paths, including security, governance, and development, offer a credible and sustainable pathway toward restoring stability and hope for the people of Haiti.

Mr. President

CARICOM reaffirms that it remains steadfast in its advocacy and support for the peace and stability of the people of Haiti.

And, we seize this opportunity to reiterate our call for enhanced collective international efforts that would ensure Haiti can once again stand in peace, dignity and democracy.  

To close, we extend our sincere gratitude to the BINUH team for their dedicated efforts and hard work, which have often been undertaken in challenging conditions. Your hard work and commitment are greatly appreciated.

Thank you.