Ruto holds talks with Haiti transitional council ahead of police deployment

    President William Ruto has announced Kenya’s dedication to multilateralism as enshrined in the United Nations Charter, emphasizing the nation’s role in safeguarding global values of peace, security, and stability.

    Highlighting this commitment, President Ruto engaged in pivotal talks with the Haiti Transitional Presidential Council, chaired by Engineer Edgard Leblanc Fils on June 19, 2024.

    The discussions focused on establishing robust communication channels to aid Haiti in its ongoing quest for peace and stability.

    “Kenya is a firm believer in the shared global values of multilateralism as enshrined in the United Nations Charter,” stated President Ruto.

    “We will safeguard shared principles of humanity that enable us to advance peace, security, and stability,” he added.

    The talks with Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council are part of a broader strategy to support nations grappling with conflict and instability.

    President Ruto emphasized on the importance of these discussions in laying the groundwork for restoring peace in Haiti, a nation that has faced prolonged periods of political turmoil and insecurity.

    “We shall establish communication channels as part of the ongoing engagement in restoring peace to Haiti,” Ruto confirmed, expressing Kenya’s readiness to contribute to international peacekeeping efforts.

    The establishment of communication channels with Haiti is expected to facilitate better coordination and support for peace-building initiatives, signaling a new hope for the troubled nation.