Haiti - Politic : France supports the principle of a multinational intervention force
As part of the celebration of the National Day of France (July 14) Fabrice Mauriès the Ambassador of France accredited to Haiti in his speech declared :
"[...] on the security front, we have increased tenfold our cooperation with the National Police of Haiti (PNH), we are convinced that only a firm and republican response can restore security in the country [...]
"[...] We support, at the United Nations, the principle of a multinational force, whatever its status, which would make it possible to fill, in the short term, the clear deficit of equipment and manpower of the PNH
"[...] We continue to promote dialogue so that the political forces overcome their mutual mistrust. Free and transparent elections, within a renewed constitutional framework if necessary, are the only democratic way to overcome the crisis.
"[...] The EU will equip itself in the coming weeks with a specific instrument to fight against impunity in Haiti, following on from the initiatives taken by our partners and the Americans and Canadians [...]"
