During the 2nd World Summit for Social Development in Qatar on November 4th, 2025, Laurent Saint-Cyr, the President pro tempore and Coordinator of Haiti’s Transition Council, made a compelling appeal for international cooperation to address the security crisis in Haiti. Speaking from the prestigious platform, Saint-Cyr emphasized the urgent need for operationalizing the Gang Supression Force (FRG), a United Nations Security Council-approved initiative established on September 30th, 2025. He underscored that the FRG’s swift implementation is a testament to global solidarity and aligns with the summit’s overarching goals of fostering peace, stability, and social development worldwide. Saint-Cyr also highlighted the Transition Council’s dedication to restoring security with international support and organizing free, credible elections to fulfill the aspirations of the Haitian people. On the sidelines of the summit, Saint-Cyr engaged in discussions with Chris Elmore, the UK’s Undersecretary of State, advocating for British assistance in maritime surveillance, intelligence sharing, and curbing the illicit arms trade. Elmore expressed the UK’s concern over Haiti’s humanitarian crisis and pledged support for training national security forces under the FRG framework.
