Thursday, President Jovenel Moïse left Haiti to Florida to participate in the Investment Summit of the Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, to be held from 15 to 17 June. https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-21173-haiti-diaspora-moise-to-the-haitian-american-business-summit-miami.html

The Head of State at the head of a delegation composed of Chancellor Antonio Rodrigue and his Chief of Staff Wilson Laleau was welcomed at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport by the Haitian Ambassador to Washington, Paul Altidor and the Consul General of Haiti in Miami, Gandy Thomas.

President Moïse accompanied by Antonio Rodrigue, Wilson Laleau and Ambassador Paul Altidor traveled to the campus of the International University of Florida, where he met on the sidelines of the Summit, Vice President Mike Pence to continue discussions on some issues discussed with the US Secretary for Homeland Security John Kelly at the National Palace on May 31 https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-21092-haiti-flash-visit-of-secretary-of-homeland-security-john-kelly.html

This important meeting was held in the framework of the strengthening of the bilateral relations between the two countries. The focus was on foreign direct investment to create jobs in the country so that Haiti instead of being a humanitarian destination becomes an investment destination with a new leadership devoted to the well-being of the people Haitian.

The issue of strengthening of Haitian institutions was also discussed. Vice President Pence promised to help Haiti strengthen its National Police, including the Coast Guard unit.

HL/ S/ HaitiLibre