According to the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in the Americas, on February 5, the Canadian Ministry of Defense confirmed that it had deployed CP-140 Aurora military surveillance aircraft in Haiti to assist the country’s National Police in combating the activities of foreign agents. criminal gangs.
In a statement, Defense Canada said the aircraft would provide information, surveillance and reconnaissance “to enhance efforts to establish and maintain peace and security for the people of Haiti,” however, The agency did not specify how long the CP-140 Aurora will operate in the Caribbean.
Canadian Defense Minister Anita Annand stressed that “Canada’s deployment of patrol aircraft will strengthen efforts to combat acts of criminal violence and establish the conditions for a future of peace and prosperity.”
On the same day, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Canada Mélanie Joly emphasized that “the international community has a role to play in responding to the current humanitarian and security crisis, and Canada is committed to taking a leadership role.”
[Nhiều nước tạm thời đóng cửa đại sứ quán tại Haiti do lo ngại bạo động]
In recent months, Canada has led the international community’s efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Haiti caused by the activities of criminal organizations.
The Government of Canada has also imposed many sanctions on individuals in Canada Haiti accused of facilitating and promoting the activities of criminal gangs.
In October 2022, Canada and the United States discussed the formation of an international intervention force to stabilize the Haiti situation, while continuing to negotiate with other governments to establish a force under the auspices of the United States. United Nations./.
Mai Phuong (VNA/Vietnam+)