MEXICO CITY, Mexico?The United Nations Security Council will meet Monday to discuss the coordination of the huge international aid operation for quake-hit Haiti, the Mexican foreign ministry announced Saturday.

Mexico, a non-permanent member of the 15-member body, launched the initiative and the decision to discuss the matter early Monday was made in coordination with Security Council president China, it said.

"The Mexican government believes it is of the utmost importance that the UN Security Council contributes to aid efforts and supports the Haitian government," the ministry said in a statement.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who will tour Haiti on Sunday to witness the destruction for himself, was expected to participate in the meeting.