Haiti - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/haiti/?xtor=RSS-1 Political relations Connected through shared language and history, neighbours because of the French territories in the Americas, Haiti and France have close ties of friendship and solidarity. While our trade relations have traditionally been limited, political relations have been marked by President François Hollande's visit to Port-au-Prince on 12 May 2015 and President Jovenel Moïse's visit to Paris on 11 and 12 December 2017. French presence French community: 1,388 on the register of (…) en Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480415 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 Haiti – Overview of the organisation of special flights (27 Mar. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/haiti/news/article/haiti-overview-of-the-organisation-of-special-flights-27-mar-2024?xtor=RSS-1 Due to the interruption in commercial air services with Port-au-Prince, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in conjunction with the Ministry for the Armed Forces, has organised special flights to allow the most vulnerable nationals to leave the country. Teams from the Embassy of France in Port-au-Prince and employees of the Crisis and Support Center posted to Haiti facilitated the departure of more than 170 French nationals and nearly 70 European and third-country nationals, all (…) 2024-03-27 15:29:12 55672_278181 Haiti – Special flights for vulnerable French nationals wishing to leave Port-au-Prince (24 Mar. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/haiti/news/article/haiti-special-flights-for-vulnerable-french-nationals-wishing-to-leave-port-au?xtor=RSS-1 Due to the interruption in commercial air services with Port-au-Prince, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in conjunction with the Ministry for the Armed Forces, is putting special flights in place to allow the most vulnerable nationals to leave the country. Those nationals concerned are asked to contact the French Embassy in Port-au-Prince on +509 29 99 90 90 if they have not already done so. The French Embassy in Port-au-Prince remains open and is continuing to operate despite (…) 2024-03-25 15:18:30 55672_278128 Haiti – Participation of the Minister of State for Development and International Partnerships in a high-level meeting in Jamaica on the situation in Haiti (11 Mar. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/haiti/news/article/haiti-participation-of-the-minister-of-state-for-development-and-international?xtor=RSS-1 Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, Minister of State for Development and International Partnerships, is attending today's high-level Caribbean Community (CARICOM) meeting in Jamaica, which is seeking an inter-Haitian agreement that will help lead to a political solution to the deep crisis in that country. At this meeting, she will emphasize the importance of combating armed criminal groups that are terrorizing the population and undermining State authority, as well as the forces that support them. (…) 2024-03-11 15:47:33 55672_277992 Haiti – France condemns killing of Haitian police officers (26.01.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/haiti/news/article/haiti-france-condemns-killing-of-haitian-police-officers-26-01-23?xtor=RSS-1 France utterly condemns the killing of police officers yesterday in Haiti. The perpetrators of these crimes must be brought to justice. France extends its condolences to the victims' families and close friends. France expresses its solidarity with Haiti's national police, which criminal groups attack daily. France reiterates its deep concern about the worsening security, humanitarian and health crisis in Haiti. We support the implementation of UNSC Resolution 2653, which establishes a regime (…) 2023-01-27 17:11:15 55672_271096 Haiti – The situation in the country (09.19.22) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/haiti/news/article/haiti-the-situation-in-the-country-09-19-22?xtor=RSS-1 France is particularly concerned about the escalation of violence in Haiti and strongly condemns the attacks on people, the blockading of roads and the pillaging committed over these last few days in Port-au-Prince and throughout the country. France urges all Haitian politicians to use frank dialogue to reach an agreement so that they can come to a consensus on holding democratic elections in order to bring back constitutional order. France reiterates that we stand in solidarity with the (…) 2022-09-21 08:50:49 55672_268794 Haiti – Anniversary of the earthquake of August 14, 2021 (12 Aug. 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/haiti/news/article/haiti-anniversary-of-the-earthquake-of-august-14-2021-12-aug-2022?xtor=RSS-1 One year after the terrible earthquake that struck Haiti on August 14, 2021, France reaffirms our solidarity with the Haitian people, who have suffered from an alarming deterioration of the country's humanitarian, political and security environment. France has continued to support Haiti after providing the country with funding, staff and logistical assistance immediately following the earthquake. In 2022, we provided €25 million for development initiatives and €7.25 million in humanitarian (…) 2022-08-12 18:07:20 55672_268261 Earthquake in Haiti: France is providing assistance (20 Aug. 21) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/haiti/news/article/earthquake-in-haiti-france-is-providing-assistance-20-aug-21?xtor=RSS-1 Earthquake in Haiti: France is providing assistance (Aug. 20) The 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on August 14, 2021, is serving to exacerbate an already difficult humanitarian situation. As President Macron stated, France continues to stand alongside Haiti and its people. Drawing on the presence of the sovereign forces in the French West Indies, the military is deploying the surveillance frigate Germinal to transport humanitarian cargo. The frigate is transporting a Panther (…) 2021-08-23 09:49:21 55672_260908 Haiti - Formation of an interim government (20 Jul. 21) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/haiti/news/article/haiti-formation-of-an-interim-government-20-jul-21?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes the announcement on July 20 of the formation of an interim government led by interim Prime Minister Ariel Henry. It represents a necessary step toward restoring the democratic functioning of Haitian institutions. France reiterates the importance of holding trustworthy legislative and presidential elections as soon as conditions are in place. To that end, it encourages all Haitian political stakeholders to engage in an inclusive dialogue to end the crisis peacefully. (…) 2021-07-22 16:47:20 55672_260386 Haiti – Assassination of President Jovenel Moïse - Statement by Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs (07 July 21) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/haiti/news/article/haiti-assassination-of-president-jovenel-moise-statement-by-jean-yves-le-drian?xtor=RSS-1 I was stunned to learn of the assassination of Jovenel Moïse, President of Haiti, last night. On France's behalf, I extend my sincerest condolences to his family and the Haitian people. I strongly condemn this despicable assassination. Full light must be shed on this crime, which comes amidst a very much deteriorated political and security climate. I ask all those involved in Haiti's political life to show calm and restraint. In these circumstances, I call on our nationals to exercise the (…) 2021-07-07 17:30:47 55672_260134 Haiti - Deaths of several civilians in a shooting rampage in Port-au-Prince (01 Jul. 2021) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/haiti/news/article/haiti-deaths-of-several-civilians-in-a-shooting-rampage-in-port-au-prince-01?xtor=RSS-1 France strongly condemns the shooting rampage in Port-au-Prince on 30 June which killed several civilians, including a woman human rights defender and a journalist. It expresses its condolences to the victims' relatives and close friends and calls on the Haitian authorities to shed full light on this heinous crime and bring the perpetrators to justice. This new shooting increases the tragic toll caused by fighting between armed groups which has taken place in the capital in recent weeks and (…) 2021-07-02 12:24:11 55672_260025