PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – In a significant demonstration of international camaraderie, Haiti and Mexico commemorated 195 years of uninterrupted diplomatic relations during an official ceremony held December 16, 2025, at the Montana Hotel in Port-au-Prince.
The event, characterized by both solemn reflection and warm conviviality, assembled high-ranking officials from both nations. Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé led the Haitian delegation alongside Presidential Transition Advisor Leslie Voltaire and Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste. The Mexican contingent was headed by Ambassador José de Jesús Cisneros Chávez, with Haitian Ambassador to Mexico Hubert Labbé also in attendance alongside numerous diplomatic corps representatives.
The ceremony featured the inauguration of a historical exhibition showcasing archival photographs and documents chronicling nearly two centuries of bilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Fils-Aimé personally participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony that unveiled this visual narrative of international friendship.
During the proceedings, Haitian officials reaffirmed their government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Mexico across multiple strategic sectors. The partnership prioritizes collaborative initiatives in healthcare, education, national defense, security enhancement, and agricultural development – all oriented toward sustainable development and mutual prosperity.
Presidential Advisor Voltaire delivered an address highlighting the exemplary nature of Haitian-Mexican relations, noting their foundation in shared historical struggles for freedom and independence. He referenced Haiti’s early support for Latin American independence movements as one of history’s first instances of South-South cooperation.
Voltaire further emphasized Mexico’s substantial contributions to Haitian development through educational scholarship programs, cultural exchanges, and technical cooperation projects. He characterized Mexico as an indispensable strategic partner in Haiti’s ongoing reconstruction and sustainable development efforts, underscoring the relationship’s evolution from historical solidarity to contemporary partnership.