Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya's First Cabinet Secretary and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Affairs, and Dominican Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez met to discuss issues of mutual interest such as trade, cultural exchange, and cooperation within the framework of the implementation of the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti (MMSS).

The diplomats discussed the transformation of the MMSS into a hybrid mission, which is currently under consideration by the Security Council. In this hybrid mission, logistical and operational operations would be supported by a United Nations support office, funded by permanent contributions to peacekeeping operations. In this regard, they called on the international community, and particularly the countries of the region, to demonstrate consistency in implementing this proposal. In addition, the two Foreign Ministers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the medical evacuation and repatriation of the wounded and deceased from Kenya who are part of the MMSS.

"This agreement represents a sincere commitment to those who risk their lives to ensure a safer future for Haiti and our region. It is a deep satisfaction to have provided the dignified, respectful, and compassionate care they deserve to twenty members of the MMSS for their exemplary courage and sacrifice in favor of a sister nation and regional security," said Foreign Minister Álvarez.

For his part, Minister Musalia Mudavadi expressed his gratitude to the Dominican Republic for its support. "We wish to state that your role will continue to be invaluable in bringing other nations together... using your diplomatic skills, which will be essential within the framework of the United Nations so that we can strengthen international collaboration in peace efforts in Haiti." The Kenyan diplomat also thanked the Dominican Republic Chancellery for the tribute paid during this visit to the Kenyan soldiers who died in Haiti while carrying out their duties.

SL/ HaitiLibre