In Northern Haiti, the Prime Minister Holds Multiple Meetings

Arriving in the northern part of the country on Friday, May 16, Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé began a series of strategic discussions. The organization of elections, security, and institutional rebuilding are at the heart of these exchanges. This trip coincides with the celebration of the 222nd anniversary of the Haitian flag, exceptionally relocated from Arcahaie to Cap-Haïtien.

Upon arrival, Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé held a working session with the department's delegate and vice-delegates, with the aim of strengthening dialogue between the central government and local authorities.

During this meeting, the head of government reiterated, according to the statement, that the nation faces major challenges and that it is essential for every actor – local, institutional, or community – to engage in the process of democratic rebuilding.

Three priorities were highlighted: the organization of free and inclusive elections, the holding of the constitutional referendum, and the restoration of security throughout the territory.

Furthermore, in a second statement, the Prime Minister's office announced that he had also met with the presidents of the chambers of commerce from the Northern, Northeastern, and Northwestern departments. These discussions, attended by several government members, focused on economic recovery, the security situation, and the private sector's contribution to the electoral process.

According to this statement, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé reaffirmed his commitment to restoring national security and ensuring the holding of the next elections as soon as possible. He also advocated for greater involvement of local authorities in the management of public markets so that, he said, investments directly benefit the regions.

During his tour, the Prime Minister was informed of the critical state of the François Capois high school. Deeming the situation unacceptable, he summoned, according to the statement, the Minister of National Education, Antoine Augustin, and the Director General of the National Education Fund (FNE), Sterline Civil, giving them clear instructions to quickly initiate the complete reconstruction of the institution.

This tour by the head of government also falls within the framework of the celebration of the 222nd anniversary of the Haitian flag and the University, exceptionally organized this year in Cap-Haïtien instead of Arcahaie. It aims, according to authorities, to encourage citizen mobilization and to place the population at the heart of national recovery efforts.

Through this series of meetings, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé intends, according to his remarks, to build governance based on listening, consultation, and action. “It is together that we must rebuild our democracy, restore trust, and refound the Republic,” he declared.