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Fritz Alphonse Jean Represents Haiti in Washington for Afro-Caribbean Economic Dialogue 

January 21, 2025

Counselor-President Fritz Alphonse Jean will represent Haiti at the Afro-Caribbean Summit on Economic Development, scheduled for January 20-21, 2025, in Washington, D.C. According to a press release from the Presidential Communications Office, this summit will bring together leaders from Africa, the Caribbean, and the United States to discuss “shared challenges and opportunities related to economic cooperation and sustainable development.” Haiti aims to use this opportunity to reaffirm its role on the international stage. 

During the event, Counselor-President Jean will advocate for Haiti’s interests by calling for “enhanced cooperation among participating nations.” The press release also highlights that this gathering will serve as an opportunity to advance discussions on “Haiti’s integration into the African Union,” an essential step in strengthening the historical, cultural, and economic ties with the African continent. 

The summit represents a critical moment for promoting Haiti’s economic potential. According to the press release, it will provide a platform to explore “strategic partnerships in key areas such as trade, investment, food security, and climate resilience.” These priorities reflect the country’s current challenges and its commitment to finding sustainable solutions. 

As emphasized in the release, this summit is a “unique platform” for Haiti to strengthen its alliances and position itself as a key player in Afro-Caribbean cooperation. The country hopes to transform these discussions into concrete actions for a more prosperous and resilient economic future. 

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