Following his participation in the 50th Ordinary Session of the CARICOM Conference of Heads of State and Government in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé returned to Port-au-Prince on February 26, 2026, delivering a decisive address at Toussaint Louverture International Airport. Surrounded by key government officials, including Secretaries of State, the Acting Commander-in-Chief of the Haitian National Police, and representatives of the Armed Forces of Haiti, the Prime Minister articulated a clear vision for national recovery.
The administration’s unwavering commitment to reestablishing state authority across Haiti’s territory formed the cornerstone of his message. Prime Minister Fils-Aimé identified security enhancement as the fundamental prerequisite for organizing free, inclusive, and credible general elections, emphasizing that this remains the government’s paramount priority.
During the CARICOM summit, the Prime Minister engaged in substantial bilateral diplomacy. High-level discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett, and distinguished CARICOM representative Kenny Anthony focused on reinforcing regional cooperation mechanisms. These dialogues centered on developing concrete initiatives for stabilizing Haiti and facilitating economic recovery.
International partners reportedly expressed strong approval of Haiti’s National Pact for Stability and the Organization of Elections, which has been endorsed by over 200 political parties, socio-economic organizations, and civil society groups. This widespread domestic support is interpreted as a significant indicator of Haitian stakeholders’ dedication to resolving the crisis through dialogue and nationally-owned solutions.
Additional diplomatic engagements included constructive talks with representatives from the United Arab Emirates regarding potential strategic partnerships in security enhancement, foreign investment attraction, and financial oversight capacity building. Concurrently, discussions with Jamaican officials progressed plans to reopen the Haitian Embassy in Kingston and intensify bilateral cooperation against illicit trafficking and organized crime, particularly through enhanced security presence in the Bay of Port-au-Prince.
The Prime Minister also secured international support through meetings with European nations. Representatives from Austria discussed establishing scholarship programs for Haitian university students, while Finland committed a substantial contribution exceeding two million dollars to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis.