In a significant diplomatic engagement at Santiago’s historic Cousiño Palace on March 19, 2026, Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé convened with Chilean President-elect José Antonio Kast just prior to his presidential inauguration. The high-level meeting featured substantial delegations from both nations, with Haiti represented by Foreign Minister Raina Forbin, Ambassador Hervé Saint-Louis, and Special Advisor Wilner Joseph, while Chile’s incoming administration included designated Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna.
The comprehensive dialogue centered on reinvigorating bilateral relations through a framework of mutual respect and shared strategic interests. Both governments articulated a clear vision for enhanced collaboration across multiple domains including diplomatic coordination, economic partnership frameworks, educational exchange programs, and coordinated regional policy initiatives.
Prime Minister Fils-Aimé emphasized Haiti’s dedication to fortifying historical bonds with Chile, highlighting opportunities for innovative partnership models that could drive sustainable development and enhance Caribbean-Latin American stability. The Haitian leadership expressed particular interest in expanding professional mobility pathways and academic exchange mechanisms between the two nations.
President-elect Kast reciprocated with commitments to intensify cooperative engagements, focusing on actionable initiatives with tangible benefits for both populations. The Chilean side demonstrated strong interest in developing concrete cooperation programs that would strengthen institutional capabilities and people-to-people connections.
This strategic dialogue represents a pivotal moment in Haiti-Chile relations, signaling a mutual commitment to building a comprehensive partnership based on reciprocal benefits and a shared vision for regional prosperity. The meeting’s timing, immediately preceding presidential inauguration ceremonies, underscores the priority both governments place on strengthening inter-American cooperation and South-South collaboration.