July 29, 2025
The Presidential Transition Council and Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé have formally received the draft of Haiti’s new Constitution, marking a major milestone in the country’s democratic transition.
The document was officially presented by Enex Jean-Charles, chair of the Constitutional Steering Committee, during a ceremony held at the Villa d’Accueil. The handover is being hailed as a pivotal step in Haiti’s ongoing effort to rebuild state institutions and restore constitutional order.
“This act, both symbolic and foundational, reflects the sustained efforts of the interim leadership,” read an official statement from the Council.
The transitional authorities stressed the importance of inclusive public engagement in shaping the final text. “Now is the time for the Haitian people to participate in an open, respectful, and constructive civic debate,” the statement added.
The government is calling on citizens, civil society, and national institutions to contribute to the dialogue, with the aim of strengthening the draft and rebuilding the state on solid democratic foundations. The goal, officials say, is to pave the way for “free, credible, and future-oriented elections.”
Prime Minister Fils-Aimé praised the draft as “a message of hope and mobilization,” asserting that “we are on the right path” toward restoring justice and national progress. His remarks were aimed at boosting public trust in what remains a fragile process.
While the submission of the draft does not solve all the country’s challenges, officials say it lays the groundwork for a renewed national pact. “The road ahead remains demanding,” the Prime Minister’s office acknowledged.
