Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils Aimé Installs Raina Forbin and Sandra Paulemon in Their Roles
By Gedeon Delva · Port-au-Prince
· 3 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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As the new head of the Haitian executive, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, officially installed Ministers Raina Forbin and Sandra Paulemon, respectively at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship, and the Ministry of Planning and External Cooperation (MPCE).
For an active diplomacy, oriented towards the defense of our sovereignty
In his address, the Prime Minister presented the new minister as a true, loyal professional with many years of experience within the public administration. “Her experience and loyalty constitute certain guarantees for the conduct of Haitian diplomacy in a demanding international context. Her background and commitment reflect a deep understanding of contemporary strategic issues as well as an unwavering attachment to the higher interests of the Nation.”
Mr. Fils Aimé reminded the minister of her main duties. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the new Minister's mission will be to strengthen Haiti's presence in regional and international bodies, consolidate our strategic partnerships, and promote active diplomacy, oriented towards defending our sovereignty, mobilizing investments, and protecting the interests of our compatriots abroad.
In the presence of several government officials, friends, and some members of the political class, the Head of Government expressed the Nation's gratitude to the outgoing Minister, Jean Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste, for “the work accomplished in the service of the Republic of Haiti.” According to him, the outgoing minister, in particularly complex circumstances, consistently defended Haiti's position on the international stage with dignity and a republican spirit, thereby helping to preserve the credibility and continuity of our diplomatic action.
Succeeding Harvel Jean Baptiste
who received acclamations for the work accomplished in the service of the Republic of Haiti, Raïna Forbin heads the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship. Her immediate challenge is the heavy responsibility of restoring internal and external trust. The choice of responsibility at the MPCE In a dynamic of action and the importance of a strategic vision for national development, the Head of Government, on the same day, officially installed Sandra Paulemon at the head of the Ministry of Planning and External Cooperation (MPCE), a key institution in the economic and social architecture of the State. Alix Didier Fils-Aimé peremptorily declared, “by entrusting the leadership of the ministry to Ms. Sandra Paulemon, the Government makes the choice of responsibility.” Indeed, it is within this Ministry that the long-term vision of the Nation is developed, that strategic planning policies from the Strategic Plan for the Development of Haiti to public investment programs are structured, and finally, that external cooperation is coordinated. For the Prime Minister, the MPCE is essential for the stability and continuity of public action, a driving force for reframing the strategic conception of the country's economic and social development. Praising the work of the outgoing minister, Fils-Aimé believes that the foundations laid by Ketleen Florestal constitute a solid base that must now be consolidated and deepened to strengthen the effectiveness of State intervention. It is therefore with this in mind that Sandra Paulemon was chosen to consolidate international partnership and orient national priorities towards improving the living conditions of the population. As a catalyst for growth and development, the MPCE will continue its mission under the direction of the new minister. This installation occurs in a context marked by great political and security uncertainties. Will the new minister be able to transcend sociopolitical realities to offer the population new narratives and tangible results? Gedeon Delva
who received acclamations for the work accomplished in the service of the Republic of Haiti, Raïna Forbin heads the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship. Her immediate challenge is the heavy responsibility of restoring internal and external trust. The choice of responsibility at the MPCE In a dynamic of action and the importance of a strategic vision for national development, the Head of Government, on the same day, officially installed Sandra Paulemon at the head of the Ministry of Planning and External Cooperation (MPCE), a key institution in the economic and social architecture of the State. Alix Didier Fils-Aimé peremptorily declared, “by entrusting the leadership of the ministry to Ms. Sandra Paulemon, the Government makes the choice of responsibility.” Indeed, it is within this Ministry that the long-term vision of the Nation is developed, that strategic planning policies from the Strategic Plan for the Development of Haiti to public investment programs are structured, and finally, that external cooperation is coordinated. For the Prime Minister, the MPCE is essential for the stability and continuity of public action, a driving force for reframing the strategic conception of the country's economic and social development. Praising the work of the outgoing minister, Fils-Aimé believes that the foundations laid by Ketleen Florestal constitute a solid base that must now be consolidated and deepened to strengthen the effectiveness of State intervention. It is therefore with this in mind that Sandra Paulemon was chosen to consolidate international partnership and orient national priorities towards improving the living conditions of the population. As a catalyst for growth and development, the MPCE will continue its mission under the direction of the new minister. This installation occurs in a context marked by great political and security uncertainties. Will the new minister be able to transcend sociopolitical realities to offer the population new narratives and tangible results? Gedeon Delva