In a significant development on the sidelines of the 46th Ministerial Conference of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) in Kigali, Rwanda, Haitian Foreign Minister Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste engaged in a bilateral meeting with Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe. The discussions centered on addressing Haiti’s escalating security crisis, which has hindered institutional stability and the prospect of free, credible elections. Both ministers emphasized the urgent need for collaborative efforts to restore peace and order in Haiti. A key focus of the meeting was the potential deployment of Rwandan security forces to support Haitian authorities. This initiative aligns with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2793 (2025), which established the Gang Suppression Force (GSF). The ministers agreed to continue technical and political consultations to finalize the modalities of this deployment, whether within a bilateral or multilateral framework. Additionally, the talks explored the possibility of opening a Haitian diplomatic mission in Kigali and dispatching a Rwandan fact-finding mission to Port-au-Prince. The latter would gather critical data to enhance security cooperation between the two nations in combating criminal gangs and terrorism. This meeting marks a pivotal step in fostering international collaboration to address Haiti’s security challenges.
