The Ministry of Foreign Affairs now has a new address
By Gedeon Delva · Port-au-Prince · · 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship (MAEC) inaugurated its new premises in Petion Ville on Thursday, January 15, 2025.
Several high-ranking state officials attended the installation ceremony. The President of the Transitional Presidential Council, Laurent Saint Syr, and presidential advisors Emmanuel Vertilaire, Fritz Alphonse Jean, Smith Augustin, and Edgard Leblanc were all present. In his address, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Harvel Jean Baptiste, emphasized that this new building is intended to be a modern and secure working environment, designed to strengthen the effectiveness of Haitian diplomatic action and promote the establishment of international partnerships for the benefit of the population. The chancellery placed the event in the context of remembering January 12, 2010, taking the opportunity to pay tribute to several ministry officials who disappeared during that tragedy. He notably cited Patrick Isidore, Nicole Grégoire, Marie-Yvrose Édouard, and Mériot Vilardson. A commemorative plaque and a stele were erected at the building's entrance to perpetuate their commitment for future generations of civil servants. For the head of the ministry, the acquisition of this building is a symbol of sovereignty and modernization of the state. “The acquisition of this building illustrates a modern vision of public governance, in which national sovereignty is manifested through concrete symbols of dignity and credibility of the Haitian state on the international stage,” he emphasized. Speaking at the ceremony, the President of the TPC, Laurent Saint-Cyr, described this inauguration as an important step in the institutional strengthening of the state. He saw in this building a symbol of the continuity of the Haitian state, its resilience, and its desire to move towards governance based on the ethics of public service, particularly in the areas of security, elections, and economic recovery. In conclusion, he advocated for a more inclusive diplomacy, encouraging greater participation of women and youth in decision-making positions. Gedeon Delva / Le Relief
Several high-ranking state officials attended the installation ceremony. The President of the Transitional Presidential Council, Laurent Saint Syr, and presidential advisors Emmanuel Vertilaire, Fritz Alphonse Jean, Smith Augustin, and Edgard Leblanc were all present. In his address, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Harvel Jean Baptiste, emphasized that this new building is intended to be a modern and secure working environment, designed to strengthen the effectiveness of Haitian diplomatic action and promote the establishment of international partnerships for the benefit of the population. The chancellery placed the event in the context of remembering January 12, 2010, taking the opportunity to pay tribute to several ministry officials who disappeared during that tragedy. He notably cited Patrick Isidore, Nicole Grégoire, Marie-Yvrose Édouard, and Mériot Vilardson. A commemorative plaque and a stele were erected at the building's entrance to perpetuate their commitment for future generations of civil servants. For the head of the ministry, the acquisition of this building is a symbol of sovereignty and modernization of the state. “The acquisition of this building illustrates a modern vision of public governance, in which national sovereignty is manifested through concrete symbols of dignity and credibility of the Haitian state on the international stage,” he emphasized. Speaking at the ceremony, the President of the TPC, Laurent Saint-Cyr, described this inauguration as an important step in the institutional strengthening of the state. He saw in this building a symbol of the continuity of the Haitian state, its resilience, and its desire to move towards governance based on the ethics of public service, particularly in the areas of security, elections, and economic recovery. In conclusion, he advocated for a more inclusive diplomacy, encouraging greater participation of women and youth in decision-making positions. Gedeon Delva / Le Relief
