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Chinese entrepreneurs and the opportunities offered by Haiti

Chinese entrepreneurs and the opportunities offered by Haiti

Chinese entrepreneurs see great opportunities in Haiti.

The recent 9th China-Latin America and Caribbean (LAC-CHINA Business Summit) summit in Mexico was attended by over 1,500 Chinese entrepreneurs. This was the first institutionalized platform that China has established for promoting economic and trade cooperation with the Caribbean region and Latin American countries. As per the Haitian representatives visiting the summit on behalf of the Investment Facilitation Center (CFI), the experience of 'LAC-CHINA' seems to be promising. Over 10 potential Chinese entrepreneurs have expressed interest in the textile and footwear sector for investment and have agreed to visit Haiti's National Society of Industrial Parks (SONAPI). During his speech for the occasion, Guy Lamothe, ambassador of Haiti has said, since China is one of the key founders of BRICS, Haiti can receive financial support from the banks of BRICS.

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Flags of Haiti and Estonia

Flags of Haiti and Estonia

Haitians looking at Estonian E-Governance system

Recently, a team of Haitian delegation headed by Uder Antoine, General Coordinator of the Office of Management and Human Resources (OMRH) has left for Tallinn in Estonia to get an overview of the functioning and management of the Estonian E-Governance system "X-Road" which is the backbone of e-Estonia and to seek required technical advice on its installation process in Haiti. Since 2009, Estonian experts, with the support of the Soros Foundation, have been advising the government of Haiti on the development of an electronic-governance system, or "e-governance". "X-Road" is a rapid information exchange software which is convenient, cost effective, people oriented, real time public services and sharing of information through electronic media. "X-Road" is expected to be functional in Haiti by the end of this year.

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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Michel Martelly in Haiti

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Michel Martelly in Haiti

Here is a picture of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry as he arrived in Haiti. He is meeting Haitian President Michel Martelly.

On October 6, 2015, the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry stopped at the National Palace in Port-au-Prince to discuss with the Haitian President about the preparations of the country's upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections on October 25th. During his brief stopover, Kerry has said that it is a fact that democracy requires a great deal more than elections, but elections are the essential starting points for democracy. Haiti needs governing institutions that are legitimate and representative and that can be achieved only through a fair and free election. A fair election is an election without any intimidation and violence. Kerry has also stressed that a fair election can establish a representative administration and moreover, it would be an essential starting point for democracy and the key to attract foreign investment.

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Haiti and Russia sign agreement for greater cooperation

Haiti and Russia sign agreement for greater cooperation

Here are the pictures of Haitian Foreign Minister Lener Renauld and Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov as Haiti and Russia sign agreement for greater cooperation

On Wednesday, September 29, 2015, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly held in New York between September 15 and October 5, 2015, the Haitian Foreign Minister Lener Renauld met his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov to sign an agreement towards greater cooperation between the two countries. As per information available on the ministry's website, the two Foreign Ministers have discussed about the development prospects of Russian-Haitian bilateral relations and their mutual cooperation within the United Nation. The Haitian Foreign Minister has thanked the Russian Foreign Minister for their continued support, particularly at the UN and its contribution toward maintaining stable socio-political and socio-economic situations in Haiti.

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Michel Martelly with New US Ambassador to Haiti, Peter Mulrean

Michel Martelly with New US Ambassador to Haiti, Peter Mulrean

Here is a picture of President Michel Martelly as he received credentials of Peter Mulrean, the new US Ambassador to Haiti. He replaced Pamela A. White who had served as the U.S. Ambassador to Haiti since July 2012.

President Martelly Received Credentials of Petermulrean, New US Ambassador
On October 6, 2015, Peter F. Mulrean has been nominated as the new Ambassador to the Republic of Haiti by U.S President Obama. His previous appointment was as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland where he managed a diverse portfolio across many agencies. Mulrean is known as the expert on the Balkans, the Middle East, U.S. humanitarian assistance, and post conflict reconstruction. He is a graduate from Harvard University and recipient of senior Foreign Service performance awards, likes of, Meritorious Honor Awards and Superior Honor Awards. He is married, father of two daughters and well conversant in French, Dutch and Serbo-Croatian.

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Ambassador of the European Union in Haiti, Vincent Degert

Ambassador of the European Union in Haiti, Vincent Degert

Here is a picture of the new Ambassador of the European Union in Haiti, Mr. Vincent Degert

European Union New Ambassador Vincent Degert Pledges Cooperation with Haiti

New Ambassador of the European Union (EU) in Haiti, Vincent Degert, presented President Michel Martelly with Degert's curriculum vitae during a formal introduction of him to the GOH. Degert is replacing retiring Ambassador Javier Nino Perez.

Degert repeated the EU's dedication to follow through on projects the EU has in the pipeline. He also demonstrated his eagerness to facilitate stronger bonds of fraternity and agreement between the Eurozone and Haiti.

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Trinidad contributes 1 million US dollars to Haiti Election

Trinidad contributes 1 million US dollars to Haiti Election

Trinidad andtobabo has offered a contribution of 1 million US dollars to support the election in Haiti

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Fernando Vidal de Mello, Brazilian Ambassador to Haiti

Fernando Vidal de Mello, Brazilian Ambassador to Haiti

Here is a picture of Mr. Fernando Vidal de Mello, the new Brazilian Ambassador to Haiti.

On Friday, September 4, 2015, Mr. Fernando Vidal de Mello, the new Brazilian Ambassador to Haiti was received by the Haitian President Michel Martelly at the National Palace. While delivering his credentials to the Haitian President the new ambassador had reiterated the commitment of his country to support the Haitian government in its efforts to improve the living conditions of the Haitian population. The Haitian Head of the State has reassured his administration's readiness to work jointly and strengthen the ties of friendship and cooperation between Haiti and Brazil. The Brazilian ambassador then went to the National Pantheon Museum (MUPANA) where he laid a wreath to salute the memory of the founding fathers of the Haitian nation. Then at the invitation of the Director of the Museum Mrs. Michèle Frisch, the new ambassador visited the rooms of permanent and temporary exhibits at the museum and expressed his satisfaction for having the opportunity to learn about Haiti's rich history. Since the days of overthrowing Jean-Bertrand Aristide in 2004, Brazil has a high involvement in Haiti, apart from having various development and aid programs, it is the leading contributor of MINUSTAH in Haiti.

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Ebenezer D. Bassett, first African-American ambassador to Haiti

Ebenezer D. Bassett, first African-American ambassador to Haiti

Here is a picture of Mr. Ebenezer D. Bassett. He was the first African-American ambassador to Haiti.

Ebenezer D. Bassett, Ambassador to Haiti and an African American, will be paid tribute to during September's Freedom Trail Month at the Grove Street Cemetery.

Bassett broke the color line at Central Connecticut State University, then became principal at Cheney University, the first black university.

Scheduled to speak are New Haven Mayor Toni Harp; Preservation Representative Marian O'Keefe; and CSCU Provost Carl Lovitt. The post-ceremony reception will take place at Jean Pope Park.

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Pamela White, US unfavorable to Haiti transitional government

Pamela White, US unfavorable to Haiti transitional government

Here is a picture of US Ambassador accredited to Haiti, Pamela White.

U.S. Ambassador to Haiti, Pamela White, states the U.S. is against an interim government. Opposition parties want to get rid of the corrupt PEC, who manipulates the electoral process to its advantage.

The U.S. argues elections must be held because it is the only way to guarantee political stability. It also says private investors are leery of provisional governments.

The U.S. has poured $25 million into elections and will donate another $5 million.

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