Haiti-DR: Bocchit Edmond Calls for a Forum to Revive Bilateral Relations
By Wideberlin SENEXANT · Port-au-Prince
· 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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Institutionalization of bilateral dialogue, with the reactivation of the Joint Bilateral Commission and the involvement of independent experts.
Concerted border management, through joint technical committees and pilot cooperation projects.
Protection of the Haitian diaspora in the DR, by strengthening consular services and partnering with Dominican civil society.
Balanced cooperation, including discussions on regular migration and cross-border economic investments.
Mediation diplomacy, by creating an advisory council of former Presidents to support negotiation and good offices efforts. Towards Proactive and Inclusive Diplomacy For Bocchit Edmond, the revival of relations between the two countries must be based on the principles of dignity, permanent dialogue, and mutual interests. The inclusion of former leaders and independent experts would allow Haitian diplomacy to be rooted in a logic of continuity, responsibility, and shared sovereignty. This initiative, he asserts, could make the PTC more effective in its mission to rebuild Haiti's foreign relations, at a time when the island needs stability and regional cooperation more than ever. Recently, there has been a deterioration of relations with the Dominican Republic. Haiti, with an unending transition, sees its sons and daughters mistreated across the border. Their rights have been violated amidst the silence of Haitian chancellery officials who undertake endless, fruitless trips.



