(Ottawa) Canada is calling for a “humanitarian truce” in Haiti as the country grapples with active criminal gangs and a popular uprising that has led to shortages of fuel, water and other essentials.
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After a meeting with the American Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, explained that this truce was necessary to restore the supply of water, gasoline and food in the country.
She hopes that Haitians can replenish their reserves of essential goods and that hospitals can counter the cholera crisis.
Mme Joly and Mr. Blinken also spoke about the importance of holding the Iranian regime accountable for its human rights abuses, more than 40 days after the death of young Masha Amini, who died after being arrested for being in pain. wore her veil.
They also denounced the fact that the Iranian regime continues to send weapons, including drones, to Russia to help it in its invasion of Ukraine.
About Ukraine, Mr.me Joly recalled that being “neighbors is not necessarily synonymous with being allies”, for which she praised the collaboration of the United States on many subjects.
Mr. Blinken also mentioned that he “couldn’t dream of a better partner” to work on the international scene than Canada, taking the time to personally salute Mr.me Pretty.
The US Secretary also affirmed that the United States supports Canada’s request to join the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
The two countries will also work together to ensure security in the Arctic, a region which will be “the next major geopolitical issue”, according to Mr.me Joly, in addition to continuing their efforts to defend Ukraine against Vladimir Putin and Russia.
Mr. Blinken’s two-day visit will end in Montreal on Friday, where he will visit a lithium recycling plant. Discussions will focus on trade and electric vehicles.
Her first official visit to Canada comes less than a month after Ms.me Pretty in Washington.