Diplomatic Mission: Alix Didier Fils-Aimé Holds Meetings in the United States on Security and Elections

Having embarked on a diplomatic mission since July 11, Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé held a series of high-level meetings in the United States on July 14. Security, international cooperation, and the organization of elections were at the heart of his discussions with American authorities and the OAS. In the United States, as part of his first official mission, Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé met this Monday with several key partners of Haiti in diplomatic and institutional spheres. The backdrop: the urgent need to restore security on Haitian territory and to relaunch an inclusive electoral process in a context of prolonged crisis. One of these meetings was held with Christopher Landau, US Deputy Secretary of State. He reaffirmed the United States' commitment to the Haitian people, emphasizing “the legitimate quest for security, peace, and a return to republican order.” The head of the Haitian government, for his part, welcomed this “clear and constant” stance from the American ally, calling for strengthened cooperation to dismantle the armed networks plaguing the country. Focus on Security and Elections On the same day, the Prime Minister held a meeting with Mario Diaz-Balart, chairman of the National Security Subcommittee within the US Congress. Discussions focused on two major areas: security support and the preparation of free, credible, and inclusive elections. Mr. Fils-Aimé reiterated his desire to mobilize strategic partners to “restore republican order and rebuild strong institutions.” He also welcomed the clear interest of the US Congress in the Haitian situation. Finally, a third important meeting took place with Albert Ramdin, Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS). The Haitian Prime Minister presented him with the broad outlines of his action plan for security and elections, while also sharing the progress of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP). Mr. Ramdin reaffirmed the OAS's support through a roadmap structured around five priorities: governance, humanitarian assistance, security, the electoral process, and sustainable development. He also announced the convening of a meeting of the Group of Friends of Haiti, scheduled for July 29, to strengthen international coordination. A Diplomatic Offensive to Rebuild Trust? Through this mission, Prime Minister Fils-Aimé intends to demonstrate his government's commitment to extricate Haiti from the spiral of instability. The message is clear: build strong alliances to address security emergencies and lay the groundwork for a return to democratic order. The head of government is expected to remain in the United States until July 17. Other bilateral meetings are planned before his return. This tour, marked by diplomatic intensity, is part of a strategy to regain the trust of both international partners and the Haitian population. While for a segment of the population these diplomatic meetings appear as a glimmer of hope, behind this mission in Washington, an entire people eagerly awaits concrete outcomes. Because Haiti can no longer be content with promises. The country is experiencing a national emergency. More than 2,000 homicides recorded since the beginning of 2025 according to the United Nations, 1.3 million internally displaced persons, 5.7 million people in acute food insecurity. And on the ground, armed gangs continue to advance, killing, raping, looting, and perpetrating atrocities described as inhumane. And beyond its borders, the Haitian diaspora awaits answers and actions regarding its fate in the face of American and Dominican migration policies. In this alarming context, every diplomatic commitment, every declaration of support, must now translate into concrete actions. The Haitian people, caught between violence and misery, await answers, not just words.