PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – In a landmark gathering at the Kinam Hotel on December 17, 2025, Haiti’s top leadership convened the nation’s entire diplomatic corps for a transformative conference aimed at reshaping the country’s international engagement. Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé inaugurated the two-day 4th Conference of Haitian Ambassadors, themed “Haitian Diplomacy Serving National Priorities,” which brought together the highest echelons of Haiti’s transitional government and foreign service.
The high-level assembly featured Laurent Saint Cyr, President pro tempore and Coordinator of the Transitional Council, alongside Council Advisors Leslie Voltaire, Smith Augustin, and Régine Abraham. Foreign Minister Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste joined government officials, state dignitaries, and the complete roster of Haitian ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, and consuls stationed abroad. Representatives from the diplomatic corps accredited to Haiti also participated in the strategic dialogue.
This conference initiates a comprehensive 25-year strategic roadmap for Haiti’s foreign policy, seeking to enhance coordination between the central administration and overseas missions while modernizing operational standards across diplomatic posts. Prime Minister Fils-Aimé opened proceedings by acknowledging the challenging environment in which diplomats operate, recognizing their efforts to maintain Haiti’s international standing amid severe security, humanitarian, and political crises.
The Prime Minister delivered a forceful address outlining his administration’s methodical approach to national security, declaring: “My government is acting methodically, courageously, and consistently. Security remains the cornerstone of our actions—the fundamental prerequisite for national survival and dignity. Without security, there can be no functional state, viable economy, genuine democracy, or human dignity. Armed gangs represent not social actors but enemies of the Republic.” He challenged diplomatic personnel to embrace an active, strategic approach centered on mutually beneficial international partnerships.
Transitional Council Coordinator Laurent Saint-Cyr echoed these sentiments while emphasizing the critical need for collective mobilization. He issued an urgent appeal to ambassadors to vigorously defend national interests through strengthened alliances and sacrificial commitment. Saint-Cyr identified four paramount priorities: security restoration, credible elections, humanitarian response, and economic recovery. He explicitly called for diplomats who demonstrate active engagement rather than passive observance, emphasizing solidarity and mission-focused dedication to restoring Haitian confidence and dignity.
Foreign Minister Jean-Baptiste reinforced the vision for a coherent, proactive diplomacy aligned with national priorities, highlighting specific objectives including enhanced mission management, improved international perception, and consolidated global presence. The conference agenda addressed additional critical themes such as immigration policy, diaspora integration, diplomatic service reform, youth engagement, and increased women’s leadership within foreign policy decision-making.