Gustavo Petro's second visit to Haiti this year underscores Colombia's commitment to assist in building Haiti's security capabilities amid severe gang violence. The newly opened embassy in Port-au-Prince symbolizes this support. Petro has pledged to train Haitian officers and enhance defense cooperation, evident from Haitian delegations' visits to Colombian arms manufacturing companies. Discussions with Haitian leadership have focused on security, commerce, education, and agriculture, all vital for Haiti's stability as it approaches critical elections in early 2026.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro opened a new embassy in Haiti, emphasizing support amid escalating gang violence and committing to aid in security and drug trafficking efforts.
Petro expressed his intention to train Haitian security forces and facilitate exchanges with Colombia’s defense capabilities through bilateral cooperation.
Petro stated, 'Finally, we have an embassy in Haiti. What forces in the Foreign Ministry were preventing the establishment of an embassy in the country from which our independence originated?'
During his visit, President Petro engaged with Haitian officials on various areas, including security, commerce, education, and agriculture, geared towards stabilizing Haiti.
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