PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – In a decisive move signaling a shift from rhetoric to implementation, Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé has inaugurated a new 17-member cabinet. Addressing a ceremony attended by members of the diplomatic corps, the Prime Minister declared an end to ‘fine speeches’ and emphasized that ‘today is the time for action.’
The newly appointed government is tasked with steering the nation through a multifaceted crisis, with its agenda structured around three core strategic pillars: national security, socio-economic recovery, and the critical organization of long-awaited elections. Fils-Aimé expressed unwavering confidence that presidential and national polls would be conducted before the end of the year, a significant step toward restoring constitutional order last upheld with the 2016 election of President Jovenel Moise.
Central to the administration’s mission is the urgent need to reclaim national security. The Prime Minister outlined plans to bolster the operational capabilities of the Haitian National Police (PNH), the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAd’H), and the specialized Gang Repression Force (FRG). This enhanced security apparatus is deemed essential to dismantle the influence of criminal factions and reassert state authority across the country.
On the economic front, the interim administration pledges to foster a climate conducive to investment through sustained dialogue with private sector leaders and international financial partners. Key initiatives will focus on supporting agricultural workers and entrepreneurs, revitalizing national production, and attracting foreign capital to spur growth.
A cornerstone of the government’s legitimacy hinges on conducting free, fair, and credible elections. Fils-Aimé stressed the imperative to establish the necessary institutional, logistical, and security mechanisms to ensure the electoral process is transparent and inclusive, ultimately renewing the nation’s political leadership.
The Prime Minister issued a heartfelt appeal for national unity, calling on all sectors of society to collaborate in building a prosperous Haiti founded on solidarity and peace. He extended gratitude to international partners for their sustained support in the nation’s prolonged struggle against instability.
The newly formed cabinet includes key appointments such as Patrick Pelissier at Justice and Public Security, Serge Gabriel Collin at Economy and Finance, and Raina Forbin leading Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs, among others, forming a team charged with executing this ambitious agenda.