Presidential Advisor Leslie Voltaire on Diplomatic Mission to ACS Summit

PORT-AU-PRINCE.— Presidential Advisor Leslie Voltaire is on a diplomatic mission to Cartagena, Colombia, to represent Haiti at the summit of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS). A statement issued by the Presidential Communication Office announced his trip.

Advisor Voltaire is accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste. This is a strategic opportunity to make Haiti's voice heard on crucial issues, at a time when strengthening inter-state relations and seeking tangible solidarity in the face of the severe multidimensional crisis shaking Haiti are imperative, the statement indicated.

Leslie Voltaire's mission aims to intensify international cooperation, particularly concerning the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM). Mr. Voltaire will seek the support of neighboring countries to forge a concerted and effective response to the crisis.

Following his stay in Colombia, the Communication office continues, Leslie Voltaire is scheduled to head to San Salvador on Saturday, May 31. His goal: to consolidate El Salvador's commitment within the MSSM. It should be noted that a contingent of eight Salvadoran soldiers has already been present in Haiti since January 3, 2025, deployed to support Haitian National Police operations in areas most affected by violence.

Voltaire's return is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, bringing with him potential results from his diplomatic mission. Leslie Voltaire's participation in this ACS summit is positioned as a boon for Haiti, as this event celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Cartagena Convention, an essential founding act of this regional institution.