Thursday, December 11, 2025, the 3rd meeting of the Group of Friends of Haiti of the Organization of American States (OAS) was held in Washington D.C., with special guest Laurent Saint-Cyr, President pro tempore and Coordinator of the Transition Council in Haiti.

Following the visit to Haiti of Albert Ramdin Secretary General of the OAS, recent developments were reviewed, the progress made within the framework of the road map, as well as the strengthening of coordination between the OAS, the United Nations, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Haitian authorities.

Participants also highlighted the importance of Haitian-led processes, including security efforts, governance arrangements for 2026, and preparations for credible elections.

President Saint-Cyr welcomed the constant solidarity of the OAS with Haiti and stressed that the implementation of the Joint OAS-Haiti Road Map has now entered a decisive execution phase.

He recalled that "the restoration of security remains the vital requirement of the country", Laurent Saint-Cyr insisted on the urgency of translating international commitments into tangible actions emphasizing that "the scale of the needs requires an expanded, immediate and sustained commitment". He invited the entire Group of Friends of Haiti to intensify their support, reaffirming that the effective deployment of the Gang Repression Force (FRG) constitutes an imperative to guarantee the full success of the electoral process.

The OAS and the IDB reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the Haitian people, in particular through their support to the National Identification Office (ONI) for the modernization of the electoral register and the strengthening of technical capacities for free, credible and inclusive elections. They also expressed their interest in the construction of modern prison infrastructure as well as the reintegration of children forcibly recruited by armed groups.

Albert Ramdin reiterated that the OAS will continue to work closely with Haiti and with hemispheric and international partners to support implementation, strengthen coordination and mobilize concrete assistance, particularly in areas such as security, governance and issuance of the National Identity Card (CIN), essential for inclusive elections. "Our collective efforts remain focused on peace, stability and the democratic renewal that the Haitian people deserve."

Laurent Saint-Cyr concluded by reaffirming the determination of the Transitional Council and the Government to restore security, implement the road map, organize the elections and protect the most vulnerable populations. He recalled that "Haiti cannot meet a challenge of this magnitude alone."

HL/ S/ HaitiLibre