On Tuesday, March 19, 2026, at the Cousiño Palace, the day before his inauguration, President-elect José Antonio Kast of Chile, accompanied by incoming Minister of Foreign Affairs Francisco Pérez Mackenna, held a bilateral meeting with Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé. Fils-Aimé was accompanied by Foreign Minister Raina Forbin, Haitian Ambassador to Chile Hervé Saint-Louis, and Special Advisor Wilner Joseph. https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-47027-haiti-politic-pm-in-chile-for-the-inauguration-of-president-jose-antonio-kast.html

Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the Republic of Haiti and the Republic of Chile, in a spirit of friendship, solidarity, and mutually beneficial cooperation.

Both sides emphasized the importance of deepening collaboration in several areas of common interest, including diplomatic cooperation, economic exchanges, academic and professional mobility, and regional policy.

Prime Minister Fils Aimé reaffirmed the Haitian government's commitment to strengthening the historical ties of friendship and cooperation with Chile, while exploring new partnership opportunities to promote development and regional stability.

For his part, President-elect José Antonio Kast expressed his desire to continue and intensify cooperative relations between the two countries, focusing on concrete initiatives that will benefit the Haitian and Chilean people.

This meeting at the Cousiño Palace marks a significant step in the diplomatic dialogue between Haiti and Chile and demonstrates the shared commitment of both governments to strengthening a partnership based on mutual respect, cooperation, and a shared vision of a prosperous future for their nations.

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-47027-haiti-politic-pm-in-chile-for-the-inauguration-of-president-jose-antonio-kast.html

HL/ HaitiLibre