WASHINGTON D.C. – In a significant diplomatic move, Haiti’s Interim President and Transition Council Coordinator Laurent Saint-Cyr commenced a pivotal two-day mission to the United States capital on December 11, 2025. This high-stakes visit represents a crucial effort by Haiti’s transitional leadership to address the nation’s multifaceted crisis through international cooperation.
The Washington mission focuses on securing essential international backing for two critical initiatives: the rapid deployment of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and the comprehensive implementation of the Organization of American States (OAS) Roadmap. These parallel efforts constitute the foundation of Haiti’s strategy to restore national security and establish conditions conducive to democratic processes.
This diplomatic engagement follows productive discussions held in New York on December 9 regarding international contributions to the GSF, where several nations and global partners expressed concrete support for the security initiative. During his Washington visit, Saint-Cyr will participate in the OAS-convened Group of Friends of Haiti meeting alongside numerous high-level bilateral, regional, and multilateral discussions.
The agenda centers on three priority areas: enhancing security measures, coordinating humanitarian response efforts, and establishing frameworks for credible electoral processes. The OAS Roadmap, developed through collaborative dialogue between the international organization and Haitian authorities, will feature prominently in all negotiations.
Saint-Cyr emphasized the Transitional Council’s dedication to strengthening strategic alliances and reinvigorating Haiti’s diplomatic presence to effectively combat the security crisis, protect vulnerable populations, and create necessary conditions for free and inclusive elections. The interim president is scheduled to return to Port-au-Prince on December 13, 2025, following the conclusion of these critical diplomatic meetings.