By Zoila Palma: Today, Minister Michel Chebat issued a statement extended gratitude to Prime Minister John Briceno for the confidence entrusted to serve as Minister of National Security, Energy and Ports.
“I accept these responsibilities with a clear understanding of their importance to the security, stability and continued development of our nation. These portfolios touch directly on the safety of our citizens, the strength of our institutions, the resilience of our economy and Belize’s ability to meet both present and emerging challenges.
At the heart of our national security are the men and women who serve our country every day. I look forward to working closely with the Belize Defence Force, the Belize Police Department, the Coast Guard, our border and security personnel, and all those who dedicate themselves to protecting our people and our sovereignty,” Chebat said.
Chebat added that National security, however, does not stop at our borders. The challenges facing Belize—from transnational crime and maritime security to trafficking, cyber threats, disaster preparedness and energy security—require strong cooperation with our neighbors and trusted international partners.
“I therefore look forward to strengthening Belize’s relationships with our regional counterparts in Central America and the Caribbean, as well as with our longstanding security and development partners. Cooperation, intelligence sharing, training and mutual respect will remain essential to keeping Belize and our wider region safe.
Our ports and energy infrastructure are equally important to our national security and economic future. I intend to work closely with the professionals, regulators, private-sector stakeholders and communities involved in these sectors to ensure that they are secure, efficient, resilient and positioned to support Belize’s long-term development,” Chebat explained.
Chebat says that his approach will be one of partnership, professionalism, accountability and service.
Chebat pledged to engage constructively with stakeholders, and to build upon the important work already being done.
Minister Chebat says he plans to meet with the leadership and personnel across the respective portfolios, reviewing key priorities and gaining a full appreciation of both the challenges and opportunities.
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By Zoila Palma: Today, Minister Michel Chebat issued a statement extended gratitude to Prime Minister John Briceno for the confidence entrusted to serve as Minister of National Security, Energy and Ports. “I accept these responsibilities with a clear understanding of their importance to the security, stability and continued development of our nation. These portfolios touch
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