"In the event that a threat arises to the sovereignty, security or territorial integrity of one or several member states or to international peace and security, the member states shall without delay bring into action the mechanism for mutual consultations for the purpose of coordinating positions and for the adoption of measures in order to eliminate the threat which has arisen, including peacekeeping operations and the use, where necessary, of the Armed Forces in accordance with the procedure for exercising the right to individual or collective defence according to Article 51 of the UN Charter".

But what better way is there to preserve this national security than by bringing into action this negotiating body which, through the rule of consensus, guarantees such security?

39. In the first place, the Haitian Government must bring its action on justice into line with its announced intentions by taking steps to win over public opinion.