The Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, has received his Haitian counterpart, Dominique Dupuy, to discuss issues of common interest between the two countries. Albares expressed his support for the political and social stabilisation of Haiti and Spain's commitment to the security and prosperity of the nation, which we have excellent relations with.
Spain contributes three million euros to financing the Multinational Security Support Mission, in addition to the contribution through the European Union, whose mandate is to help the Haitian National Police to re-establish citizen security in the country and create conditions conducive to the holding of free and transparent elections.
During their meeting, Albares and Dupuy signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Diplomatic Schools of Spain and Haiti that will enable the establishment and development of close cooperation through the training of diplomats and the exchange of information, experiences, and best practices.
Albares told his Haitian counterpart that the Spanish Cooperation, which dates back to 1991, will continue to support the Haitian people in the recovery of their economic and social growth.
Spain's development aid in Haiti currently has projects underway worth more than 54 million euros, as well as over five million euros in humanitarian aid, which shows our country's commitment to Haiti's development and the needs of its population.
The most noteworthy actions include the work carried out through the Cooperation Fund for Water and Sanitation to bring water to the country's main population centres. Thanks to Spain, over 10 percent of Haiti's population has gained access to clean water and sanitation.