“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
“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
“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
“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
“As far as we are concerned, we are ready to leave today, tomorrow, at any time, to join the people of Haiti, to share in their suffering, help rebuild the country, moving from misery to poverty with dignity.” PeopleCountryHelpingTodayMovingSufferingPovertyShareReadyTomorrowConcernedDignityMiseryHaitiReady To Leave Author:Jean-Bertrand Aristide