Friday on the sidelines of the VIII Summit of the Americas, held in Lima (Peru), acting Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met with Haitian President Jovenel Moise to discuss security and economic growth in Haiti, as well as democracy in the region.

Acting Secretary Sullivan thanked President Moïse for his leadership as Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and urged consensus within the organization to promote and defend democracy. Sullivan and Moïse also discussed the importance of continued support for the Haitian National Police.

The two men agreed that Haiti and its partners should increase efforts to improve the investment climate in Haiti to create jobs for Haitians and increase economic prosperity.

HL/ HaitiLibre