Alix Didier Fils-Aimé at the OAS: Prime Minister Advocates for a Realistic Roadmap for Haiti

Addressing the Group of Friends of Haiti, convened in Washington under the auspices of the Organization of American States (OAS), Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé detailed, on August 27, 2025, his government's priorities for extricating the country from crisis. Security, governance, elections, and economic recovery: a "realistic" roadmap, according to him, which will require the support of the international community.

The Haitian Prime Minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, spoke this Wednesday before the Group of Friends of Haiti, during a meeting convened by the OAS Secretary General, Albert Ramdin. From the outset, the head of government hailed this international mobilization in favor of Haiti during a critical period in its history as "a sign of friendship and a source of hope."

The document at the heart of the discussions, titled "Towards a Haiti-Led Roadmap for Stability and Peace," is structured around five pillars, including security, which the Prime Minister considers "the absolute urgency." He announced the regaining of control of the administrative center of Port-au-Prince and the progressive liberation of strategic road axes, as well as the modernization of the Haitian National Police (PNH) and the Armed Forces (FAD’H). In this context, he advocates for a targeted lifting of the arms embargo to allow law enforcement to equip themselves effectively.

Mr. Fils-Aimé also emphasized the need for increased international cooperation to curb the trafficking of arms and ammunition fueling gangs. Securing borders, ports, and airports is also among the priorities, as is the reintegration of children enrolled by armed groups.

On the political front, the head of government reaffirmed the commitment of the Transitional Presidential Council to foster broad consensus around the April 3, 2024 Agreement. Justice reforms, the fight against corruption, and the strengthening of the rule of law must, according to him, benefit from sustained support from international partners.

Regarding elections, the Prime Minister recalled that the Provisional Electoral Council already has over 85% of polling centers ready, with 70% of personnel mobilized and national funding of 65 million dollars. However, he requests additional technical and logistical support to guarantee an inclusive and secure election.

The social situation remains concerning: food insecurity, dysfunctional hospitals, destroyed schools, and thousands of internally displaced persons. The government claims to have provided aid to 200,000 families, while calling for strengthened humanitarian support better oriented towards sustainable solutions, particularly in agriculture and SMEs.

Economically, Haiti is experiencing its seventh consecutive year of recession. Despite a program supported by the IMF, the private sector is weakened, and prices are soaring. The Prime Minister is banking on the development of the Grand Nord and Grand Sud regions, investing in strategic sectors such as agro-industry, textiles, tourism, and renewable energies.