​The document highlighted the participation of Central America and the Dominican Republic in the Framework Convention on Climate Change held in the Egyptian city of Sharm el Sheikh in November​

Santo Domingo, December 11 (RHC)-- The Summit of the Central American Integration System (SICA) ended in Santiago, Dominican Republic with a declaration in which leaders and delegates expressed concern about the serious situation in Haiti.

"The international community has the obligation to come to the aid of Haiti to overcome the suffering endured by this people and above all that its government can assume a greater level of responsibility," the statement said.

After two days of this 56th edition of the SICA member countries, the leaders met to discuss issues of common interest related to climate change, migration, risk management and the establishment of cooperative relations.

The declaration also included the fight against the effects of pandemics, climate change and the high international prices of food, fertilizers and other inputs.  The document highlighted the participation of Central America and the Dominican Republic in the Framework Convention on Climate Change held in the Egyptian city of Sharm el Sheikh last November.