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Port-au-Prince, July 8, 2026.- Back from the CARICOM Summit, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé drew up, on Wednesday 8 July, at the Diplomatic Salon of Toussaint Louverture International Airport, a review of the main discussions with the leaders of the region. Security, renewal of the mandate of the Force de répression des gangs (FRG), immigration, health cooperation, resumption of regional flights and strengthening of bilateral relations were among the priority issues addressed by the Head of Government, who called for diplomatic mobilization in favour of Haiti.
At the heart of his speech, the Prime Minister stressed the need to renew the mandate of the Gang Repression Force (GRF), which is scheduled to expire next September. He stressed that the Government was stepping up diplomatic efforts to obtain the support of States members of the international community in the United Nations Security Council.
In his view, the maintenance of the mission was essential to ensure the continued deployment of troops and to strengthen the operational capabilities involved in the fight against armed groups. He also called on the country's forces to support this advocacy to demonstrate that Haiti's security remains a national priority.
Immigration: a common concern in the Caribbean
The Head of Government also referred to discussions on migration issues, including the situation of the thousands of Haitians living in the United States, including the beneficiaries of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
He said that several CARICOM member States were also facing migration challenges. Faced with this reality, the leaders of the region favour a common diplomatic approach, based on dialogue and negotiation, in order to defend the interests of their nationals.
CARICOM request: Haitian nurses sought
The Prime Minister revealed that a large majority of CARICOM countries are currently facing a significant shortage of nurses. In this context, several governments have expressed their willingness to welcome Haitian health professionals.
He stated that he had discussed this issue with the Minister of Public Health, Bertrand Sinal, with a view to studying the modalities of possible regional cooperation. This initiative could offer new opportunities to Haitian nurses while meeting the needs of the Caribbean health system.
Enhanced cooperation with several partners
On the sidelines of the summit, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé announced that he had held several bilateral meetings with representatives from different countries, including Romania and South Korea. The discussions covered several strategic areas, including safety, training, trade and health.
The Prime Minister also welcomed Guyana's solidarity, which is about to donate 500 tons of rice to Haiti to help strengthen food security.
Towards better regional integration
Discussions also focused on the gradual resumption of air links between Haiti and several countries in the region and on the implementation of agreements to facilitate traffic in the Caribbean.
The Head of Government reaffirmed the will of the Haitian authorities to deepen the integration of the country into CARICOM, believing that this regional cooperation is an essential lever to address the security, economic and social challenges facing Haiti.
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