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After his meeting with the new U.S. chargé d’affaires a.i. in Haiti, David Howell, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé “held a high-level strategic meeting focused on strengthening national security, restoring state authority, and consolidating institutional stability,” according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s office on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
According to the statement, the new U.S. chargé d’affaires a.i. in Haiti “met with the Prime Minister and key national and international authorities involved in the security response, including the leaders of the anti-gang task force deployed in Haiti, alongside the National Police of Haiti and the Armed Forces of Haiti.””This strategic consultation made it possible to review the evolution of the security situation, assess the ongoing operational actions, and strengthen coordination mechanisms between the various forces mobilized to sustainably restore public peace,” says the Prime Minister’s Office statement.
“The discussions focused on the need for a coordinated, effective, and lasting response to armed groups, on strengthening operational capacities, as well as on the essential measures to protect the population and fully restore the authority of the State across the entire national territory,” the statement reads.The Prime Minister reaffirmed that security remains the government’s top priority and the essential foundation for political stability, economic recovery, and strengthening democratic institutions. He emphasized that a lasting return of security is a key condition for holding free, credible, transparent, and inclusive elections, ensuring the Haitian people can exercise their sovereign right to choose their leaders, according to the statement.
The head of government praised the renewed commitment of international partners alongside Haiti and stressed the importance of strategic cooperation based on shared responsibility, respect for national sovereignty, and the effectiveness of actions taken on the ground, according to the statement.According to this statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, “this high-level meeting shows the determination of Haitian authorities and their partners to join forces to restore security, strengthen national stability, and open a new chapter based on peace, democracy, and hope for the Haitian people.”
According to a second statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said that this “meeting is part of strengthening political and diplomatic dialogue between the two countries, based on the historical ties of friendship and cooperation that unite Haiti and the United States of America.”“The discussions focused on the security situation in the country, particularly the ongoing operations of the Gang Repression Force (FRG), deployed alongside Haitian security forces as part of efforts to restore a climate of peace and security across the entire national territory,” according to the Prime Minister’s office.
“The Prime Minister and the acting chargé d’affaires reiterated the need for strengthened coordination between Haiti and its international partners to support the restoration of state authority, the consolidation of democratic institutions, and the creation of the essential conditions for holding free, credible, transparent, and inclusive elections,” the statement reads.“Alix Didier Fils-Aimé reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continue efforts to ensure the safety of the population, maintain national stability, and pave the way for a lasting return to institutional normality. This strengthened cooperation between Haiti and its international partners is a key driver for fostering hope for a future of peace, progress, and prosperity for the Haitian people,” the statement said.
