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Haiti celebrates the 80th anniversary of the United Nations: diplomacy for peace and multilateralism

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Pétion-Ville, November 4, 2025.- On Monday, November 3, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs (MAEC) commemorated the 80th anniversary of the creation of the United Nations (UN) at a conference held at the Montana Hotel in Petion City. The event, chaired by Minister Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste, brought together diplomats, academics and representatives of international organizations. On that occasion, Haiti, a founding member of the United Nations, reaffirmed its commitment to peace, multilateralism and international cooperation.

Dans une atmosphère empreinte de réflexion et de solennité, le ministre des Affaires étrangères et des Cultes, Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste, a ouvert la cérémonie en rappelant la portée symbolique de cette commémoration pour Haïti. Membre fondateur de l’Organisation des Nations unies, le pays demeure, selon lui, fidèle aux valeurs universelles de paix, de solidarité et de respect du droit international. « Célébrer les 80 ans de l’ONU, c’est renouveler notre engagement pour un monde plus juste, plus équitable et plus sûr « , a-t-il déclaré.

The symposium, organized in partnership with the Jean Price-Mars Diplomatic Academy, also served as a framework for the integration of the fifth cohort of the Master II programme in diplomacy and international cooperation. Composed of 30 students, including 15 women and 15 men, this joint promotion symbolizes, according to the Minister, the government's commitment to promoting inclusive and modern diplomacy. The Chancellor encouraged new entrants to cultivate excellence, rigour and a sense of dialogue in a rapidly changing world.

Pour sa part, le représentant du Bureau intégré des Nations unies en Haïti (BINUH), Sancho Coutinho, a renouvelé l’engagement de l’organisation à soutenir Haïti dans ses efforts de reconstruction et de stabilité. Il a souligné que l’ONU reste « un espace de coopération et de recherche de solutions collectives face aux défis mondiaux qui transcendent les frontières « , saluant la contribution historique d’Haïti à la promotion du multilatéralisme.

On the sidelines of the symposium, a photographic exhibition depicting Haiti's participation in UN forums since 1945 was presented to the public. This activity, which will continue until 7 November in the premises of the Jean Price-Mars Academy, illustrates the continuity of Haitian commitment to the UN ideals and the country's will to remain an active player in the international community.

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Author: InfoNation

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