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Haiti - Politic : Towards the normalization of Haitian-Dominican relations ? 12/05/2025 09:26:17
Bocchit Edmond's Proposals : Context and Rationale : Relations between the Republic of Haiti and the Dominican Republic are of major strategic importance for the stability and development of the two nations sharing the same island. Marked by complex historical dynamics, these relations today call for a calm and constructive reinterpretation, taking into account contemporary challenges: migration, trade, security, the environment, and cultural cooperation. In this context, I invite the Presidential Transitional Council to consider convening a high-level forum bringing together former Haitian heads of state who so desire, with the aim of capitalizing on their diplomatic and institutional experience, while fostering a shared and pragmatic vision of relations with the Dominican Republic. Objectives of the proposed forum : • Gather the analyses and strategic recommendations of former presidents on the evolution of bilateral relations; • Identify diplomatic best practices and lessons learned from previous approaches; • Develop a foundation of concrete proposals for a renewed dialogue with the Dominican Republic; • Strengthen Haiti's institutional credibility in its regional interactions. Areas of strategic recommendations: 1 - Institutionalization of bilateral dialogue : • Propose the reactivation of the two technical and executive secretariats of the bilateral joint commission, bringing together representatives of both governments, as well as independent experts. • Objective: To promote the regular, calm, and structured handling of sensitive issues (migration/border, justice/security, trade, agriculture/environment). 2 - Joint Border Management : • Strengthen coordination between Haitian and Dominican border authorities through the creation of joint technical committees; • Deploy pilot border cooperation initiatives, including the regulation of informal trade and the fight against illicit trafficking. 3 - Protection and Promotion of the Haitian Diaspora in the Dominican Republic : • Make consular services more efficient by establishing a diplomatic unit specialized in assisting Haitian nationals; • Implement a framework for collaboration with Dominican civil society to better document violations and promote the protection of migrants' rights. 4 - Balanced Cooperation : • Engage in discussions with the Dominican Government aimed at regular, safe, and orderly migration. (Contractualization of Haitian labor); • Promote integrated border economic zones, including productive investment in key sectors (agriculture, textiles, and crafts). 5 - Involvement of former Heads of State in mediation diplomacy: • Create an Advisory Council of former Presidents, acting as special advisors on foreign policy and regional negotiation issues; • Explore their involvement in discreet good offices missions and strengthening of inter-national dialogue. Conclusion : In a rapidly changing regional context, strengthening Haitian-Dominican relations requires an approach based on dignity, ongoing dialogue, and mutual interests. In a spirit of inclusion, drawing on the experience of former heads of state and the few independent experts available can prove to be a valuable resource for formulating a peaceful, coherent foreign policy rooted in the principles of mutual respect and shared sovereignty. This initiative would help the Presidential Transitional Council be more effective in its efforts to lay the foundations for a modern, proactive, and responsible Haitian diplomacy, concludes Bocchit Edmond. HL/ HaitiLibre
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