“Dear friends of Haiti, we are indeed on the right track. Slowly but surely we are rising from the ashes.” Quote by Laurent Lamothe
“Haitian diplomacy will be oriented toward the influx of foreign capital, direct investments that create jobs and stimulate economic growth.” JobsGrowthEconomicDirectInvestmentDiplomacyEconomic GrowthHaitian Author:Laurent Lamothe
“As Minister of Foreign Affairs, I will work on deepening Haiti's links with its traditional partners from the north and the south, while exploring all the opportunities for economic, cultural, scientific and technological cooperation that may benefit my country.” MayCountryOpportunityEconomicBenefitsSouthAffairPartnersTraditionalMinistersLinksCooperationExploringTechnologicalHaitiForeign Affairs Author:Laurent Lamothe
“Canadians have been very generous toward Haiti after the earthquake and, thanks to you, our most vulnerable people have received food, drinkable water, shelter, medical care and education. For that, we are extremely grateful.” PeopleHas BeensCareWaterGratefulMedicalThanksVulnerableGenerousShelterEarthquakesHaitiMedical Care Author:Laurent Lamothe
“Countries should think of Haiti not as a place where to do charity but a place where to invest and do business. And doing business in Haiti means poverty reduction.” ThinkingShouldMeanCountryPovertyCharityReductionHaitiPoverty Reduction Author:Laurent Lamothe
“When people talked about protecting their privacy when I was growing up, they were talking about protecting it from the government. They talked about unreasonable searches and seizures, about keeping the government out of their bedrooms.” PeopleGovernmentTalkingGrowing UpGrowingPrivacyBedroomUnreasonableSeizuresUnreasonable SearchesUnreasonable Search And Seizures Author:Al Franken
“Haiti is 10.4-million people, of whom 35 per cent are children under 15. The country has always had great potential - and this is still the case. Our ill fortune has long been a matter of bad governance. And now things have changed.” PeopleChildrenLongStillsCountryMatterMillionsCasesChangedFortuneIllCentsGovernanceHaitiThings Have Changed Author:Laurent Lamothe
“I want to see Haiti do better. We have the sun everywhere: that's a big asset. We have wonderful coasts, beautiful islands, mountains. Other countries that have that are known for it, but Haiti has been so focused inwards, on its problems.” WantHas BeensCountryProblemBigsBeautifulKnownSunWonderfulMountainFocusedIslandsAssetsOther CountriesCoastHaiti Author:Laurent Lamothe
“The diiference is that in the private sector you work for yourself, and as Prime Minister I work for every single Haitian - inside Haiti and outside - and for all those who love Haiti as well.” WellsMinistersPrimePrime MinisterPrivate SectorHaitiHaitian Author:Laurent Lamothe
“We must consider bringing forward legislation that will facilitate the creation and implementation of businesses in Haiti. Overall, we must better position the country to compete for new market opportunities.” CountryOpportunityCreationPositionLegislationHaitiFacilitateImplementation Author:Laurent Lamothe