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Q : Can you give us details about French cooperation initiatives to train the new Haitian army? A : The current challenge in Haiti is to strengthen the country’s security by enabling the Haitian national police to perform its duties in an effective and professional way. That’s the purpose of the actions we’re undertaking in Haiti: to strengthen the Haitian police (PNH) and to support the emergency response services (training and provision of vehicles). Mr. Lamothe mentioned plans to (...)Read

Political relations


Close for reasons of language and history, a neighbour of the French Departments of America (DFA), Haiti holds a special place for France. While trade relations with Haiti have traditionally been modest, French cooperation actions have grown considerably since the departure of President Aristide, the conduct of free elections and the election of President Préval in 2006: from 12 million euros in 2005, the volume thereof is expected to exceed 30 million in 2009.

Important dates

- 12 February 1838: Treaty of Peace and Friendship
- 24 September 1945: Cultural Agreement
- 6 June 1973: Agreement on Cultural, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, renewed on 26 May 1983
- 23 May 1984: Reciprocal investment incentives and protection
- 31 December 2007: Framework partnership document (DCP).

Updated on 15.01.10

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