On the margins of the Fifty-Sixth Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Panama, I was pleased to meet with Haiti's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Raina Forbin, for a constructive exchange on the situation in Haiti and the path forward.
Our discussion reaffirmed the importance of sustained, coordinated, and practical support for the Haitian people at this critical moment. Haiti's transition must succeed as a bridge toward restored security, renewed institutional confidence, constitutional order, and the holding of credible, inclusive, and peaceful elections.
The Organization of American States remains committed to supporting Haitian-led efforts to stabilize the country, strengthen democratic institutions, and create the conditions necessary for the Haitian people to freely choose their leaders. This requires security progress, political responsibility, humanitarian attention, institutional strengthening, and a clear commitment by all stakeholders.
I expressed my support for the stability and success of the current transition until elections can be held. At the same time, I emphasized that the transition must remain focused and results-oriented.
In this regard, I look forward to visiting Haiti in the coming weeks to continue consultations with national authorities, political and social actors, regional partners, and the international community. The OAS will continue to work closely with Haiti, CARICOM, the United Nations, and other partners to help align efforts and support concrete progress.
Reference: E-077/26
