Haiti and the European Union Strengthen Their Strategic Partnership Around the Global Gateway Initiative

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship, Raina Forbin, met this Friday, March 27, 2026, with the Ambassador of the European Union to Haiti, Hélène Roos, to discuss prospects for strengthening the partnership between Haiti and the EU.

Discussions focused on the progress of ongoing projects and the identification of new cooperation opportunities, particularly within the framework of the Global Gateway initiative. This European strategy aims to support sustainable investments in infrastructure, energy, digital technology, water, health, and education, with particular attention to long-term impact.

Ambassador Roos reaffirmed the European Union's sustained commitment to Haiti and its willingness to support the country through concrete and structuring actions. Discussions also emphasized the consolidation of coordination mechanisms between international partners and Haitian institutions, as well as the development of projects for youth and security.

Both parties agreed to strengthen the coordination of actions on the ground, notably through a "Team Europe" mission scheduled for April 2026 in the Grand Sud. This mission will focus on projects related to sanitation, access to drinking water, health, and food security, which are priority sectors for local populations.

This meeting is part of a dynamic to strengthen bilateral cooperation, as Haiti seeks to mobilize its international partners around the strategic axes defined by the government.