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Antigua and Barbuda, 25 June 2025. At the opening of the 55th Ordinary Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, in Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda, OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin announced the development of a sequenced and multidimensional road map to address the Haitian crisis.
For his part, the Haitian Minister of Foreign Affairs, SEM Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste, pleaded for urgent and concrete actions, while welcoming the support of the hemispheric organization.
A five-pronged roadmap for Haiti
In his inaugural speech, Surinamian diplomat Albert Ramdin stressed that the situation in Haiti requires a response « comprehensive and comprehensive ». He detailed the five pillars of a road map being finalized: security in all its forms, humanitarian aid, political dialogue for consensus, preparation for credible elections and strengthening economic development. This strategy, he said, will be implemented in the coming months with the objective of supporting effective governance led by the Haitians themselves.
On the margins of the session, a meeting was held between Albert Ramdin and the Haitian Chancellor, SEM Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste. Both sides discussed Haiti's priorities in the face of the current multidimensional crisis. Ramdin announced his intention to visit Haiti shortly and invited the Minister to Washington to continue discussions on the joint action plan.
On 26 June, during his address to the Assembly, the Haitian Minister expressed the gratitude of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) to the OAS and the host country. He welcomed the election of Albert Ramdin and Laura Gil to the highest positions of the organization. Taking advantage of this rostrum, he called for international and regional solidarity, stressing the need to address common challenges, such as climate crises, food insecurity, lack of access to basic services and extreme poverty.
Towards enhanced cooperation
Both from the OAS side and from the Haitian authorities, the message is clear: the crisis in Haiti must be dealt with urgently, but also methodically, on the basis of a solid and lasting partnership. The promise of a comprehensive response and commitment to sustained support suggest an intensification of cooperation in the coming months.
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