Topic: 2026 – Situation in Haiti
Country: China
Delegate Name: Simon Beljak
For far too long, the people of the nation of Haiti have struggled at the hands of chaos and disorder, much to the international community’s dismay. It is the firm belief of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) that this body has a chance to rid Haiti of the crises that now plague its streets and ravage its farms. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has an obligation to protect and defend the interests of the developing world, but must tread lightly, for it runs the risk of infringing upon the most treasured right to rule oneself: sovereignty. Therefore, China looks for economic solutions and not political entanglements to help address the instability within the nation while simultaneously supporting the independence of Haiti.
Over the past 20 years, the PRC has contributed significantly to aid and Multinational Security Support (MSS) missions like the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). By sending millions of dollars in aid and volunteering Chinese anti-riot police and other personnel for the Kenyan-led MSSs, China has helped set Haiti on a path towards recovery. But it is not enough. This body and the broader international community have seen how–no matter how many peacekeepers are sent to the streets of Port-au-Prince–aid will not reach its target, gangs will continue to clash, and the citizens of Haiti will be caught in the crossfire. It is not enough that this body adds to the cost of aid and sends more bodies to police the streets; a lasting solution to this issue requires more nuance. Instead, the delegation of China has multiple proposals that seek a truly sustainable stability, by helping Haiti to bolster its international and economic ties, and all while fully respecting the independent borders of Haiti.
One proposition that the Chinese delegation wishes to bring to the table is to support and fund a gun buyback program. Obviously, conflict between gangs has depleted Haiti’s stability and resources (not to mention how these conflicts hinder aid efforts). In order to help reduce the amount of small arms used by gang members, the UNSC should fund arms buybacks through the international Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) initiative. This would not only decrease the amount of guns in circulation but also offer economic incentives that can be reinvested in Haiti’s weak economy. This being said, in order to fully go through with such an initiative, such as this, the UNSC should wait for the sitting Presidential Council of Haiti to approve of a DDR initiative such as this arms buyback.
In addition to an arms buyback initiative, the People’s Republic wishes this body to consider the possibility of strengthening aid infrastructure and development. The PRC has already graciously assisted in infrastructure projects like that of road rehabilitation and network strengthening on its own. The effects of these projects have been significant, and, seeing the success of these projects, China looks to the rest of the international community to volunteer funds for development and investment in Haiti; this may come from funding programs with the UNDP for Haiti like Business Call to Action (BCtA), investing in green bonds, and/or extending the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) into Haiti. These efforts have been used by China on the world stage to help grow the economies of developing countries and now believes that these programs (with the guidance of experienced voices like that of the PRC) would work to facilitate self-development and self-resilience.
Additionally, China encourages this body to look for ways of supporting internal aid distribution programs like Community Action Councils (CACs) or other Haitian-based NGOs. Lastly, China hopes to explore alternative ways of getting aid to Haiti, such as floating docks to access unserved coastal areas or delivering aid via drone/air when future disasters arise.
The People’s Republic of China sincerely hopes that this Council can reach a decisive agreement on how to rid Haiti of its corrosive and damaging problems. And the delegation of China firmly believes that it is truly in the best interest of all parties involved to find a solution to the situation in Haiti, and we therefore look forward to enjoying this body’s cooperation and collaboration.
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