Juan David Latorre
The Haitian Ambassador to Spain, Dr. Louis Marie Montfort Saintil, met this week with the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Meritxell Batet, to discuss the strengthening of relations between Haiti and Spain.
This meeting, which took place in Congress, served for Dr. Saintil to thank Spain for its support to the Haitian people, while mentioning the Haitian government’s efforts for the year 2021, including the constitutional referendum of 27 June and the general elections of September and November next, aimed at ensuring the political and socio-economic stability of the country.
“The Kingdom of Spain remains committed to the respect and principles of democracy, considering that the organisation of free and transparent elections paves the way towards political and socio-economic stability in Haiti. Elections are the basis of any democratic society,” said Meritxell Batet.
This meeting also highlighted the importance of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Conferences of Rectors of the Universities of Haiti and Spain (CORPUHA-CRUE). According to Ambassador Saintil, this initiative will place academic and scientific cooperation at the heart of relations between the two countries. For her part, President Batet welcomed the signing of this academic agreement, while stressing that education remains the key to Haiti’s success and socio-economic development. “The future of a country depends on education,” she stressed.
Meritxell Batet expressed her hope that the current electoral processes would contribute to the well-being of the community and be a new beginning for the Haitian people. “The support of international partners, in particular Spain, is important to strengthen democracy and stop the cycle of crisis that opposes the socio-economic development of the country,” said Ambassador Saintil.
Official meeting with the Nicaraguan Ambassador
Yesterday, the Haitian ambassador held an official meeting with the Nicaraguan ambassador, Carlos Midence, in which they showed great interest in the current affairs of the Caribbean and, in particular, of their countries.
The ambassadors expressed their gratitude for this meeting, in which the Haitian representative commented on the political situation and the electoral future that Haiti has ahead of it this year.
Louis Marie Montfort also pointed out that “87% of the Haitian population is in favour of changing the Constitution. Among other things, the new Magna Carta emphasises the role of women and youth in politics and in Haitian society in the future. It is about making the situation in Haiti fairer”.
For his part, Ambassador Carlos Midence, also President of GRULAC, conveyed the fraternal greetings of his People and Government, and praised “the history and the great strength of the Haitian people, who have often been an example for the rest of America.” The Nicaraguan Ambassador concluded by stressing the solidarity and nationalism of the Nicaraguan people and commented on the progress made in Sandinista policy and the major role of women and small and medium-sized enterprises in his country’s society, currently promoted by the government.
