Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, has updated member states on the organization’s ongoing support for Haiti, citing progress in political facilitation, electoral preparations, security cooperation, international coordination, and strengthening the OAS’s institutional presence in the country.
According to the OAS, Ramdin said the organization remains focused on supporting Haitian-led solutions while improving coordination among local, regional, and international stakeholders under the Roadmap for Stability and Peace in Haiti. He noted that the next phase will centre on implementation and will require sustained political commitment and stronger operational coordination.
Ramdin pointed to the OAS’s diplomatic engagement during the period surrounding February 7, 2026, when Haiti faced heightened institutional uncertainty. Through quiet diplomacy and collaboration with Haitian and international actors, the OAS said it helped maintain executive continuity and prevent a deeper political crisis.
On the electoral front, Ramdin said the adoption of Haiti’s Electoral Decree in December 2025 allowed authorities to move toward a more structured electoral process. The OAS, through its Department of Electoral Cooperation and Observation, continues to work with Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council on matters including electoral technology, information systems, and institutional strengthening.
The Secretary General also highlighted expanded security support, including assistance for the civilian component of the Gang Suppression Force, as well as initiatives aimed at strengthening policing, infrastructure, specialized training, financial investigations, and maritime and port security.
Ramdin further outlined progress on the Haiti Roadmap Dashboard, a platform designed to improve transparency and tracking of international assistance to Haiti. He said the first phase, focused on OAS projects, has already been completed, while a second phase will incorporate information on support provided by member states.
Haiti’s Permanent Representative to the OAS, Jean Josué Pierre, welcomed the report, saying there are “modest but very real signs of hope” that stability, peace, and security are gradually returning to the Haitian capital. He stressed the need to consolidate recent gains and intensify support efforts.
Pierre also announced that Haiti has submitted a draft resolution titled “Support for Haitian-Led Stabilization and Strengthening Coordination of Hemispheric Assistance,” which is expected to be debated at the OAS General Assembly in Panama City in June.
Ahead of the June 22-24 General Assembly, Ramdin said a new meeting of the Group of Friends of Haiti will be convened to review progress and mobilize further support around Haiti’s priorities.
During the session, Ramdin also introduced Alberto Föhrig as the OAS Secretary General’s Special Representative for Haiti and Head of the OAS Special Mission. The appointment, he said, will strengthen continuity and oversight of the organization’s work in support of Haiti’s stabilization and democratic restoration efforts.
Ramdin said the OAS remains committed to supporting Haiti through dialogue, coordination, and implementation efforts, while the Permanent Council reaffirmed that the Roadmap for Stability and Peace in Haiti remains the central framework guiding regional and international support for the country. (CMC)
