The President of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, a member of the Sandinista National Liberation Front, sent a message to President Jovenel Moïse on the occasion of the commemoration of the 215th anniversary of Haiti's independence (1 January 2019).

"On behalf of the people and the Government of Reconciliation and National Unity and on our behalf, we wish to extend our sincere congratulations to the people and Government of the Republic of Haiti, on the occasion of the commemoration of the 215th anniversary of independence."

In his message, the Sandinista President remembers and evokes the symbolic value of Haitian emancipation "[...] Haiti, the first country in Latin America and the Caribbean to become independent of colonialist forces, set a precedent in all processes of independence and revolutionaries of our America."

Concluding "The two countries share a common history of struggle and a deep commitment to the peace, prosperity and well-being of our peoples. We therefore reiterate our willingness to continue strengthening bilateral relations of friendship and cooperation between our Nations."

SL/ HaitiLibre