Haiti and Dominican Republic Hold Bilateral Talks on Border Security
Foreign ministers Raina Forbin and Víctor Bisonó met at the CODEVI industrial park to advance cooperation on border governance and migration.
The foreign ministers of Haiti and the Dominican Republic met on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the CODEVI industrial park to advance the main files of bilateral cooperation, ranging from border security to international support for the anti-gang repression force, according to Le Nouvelliste. Haiti's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs, Raina Forbin, and her Dominican counterpart, Víctor O. Bisonó Haza, led the working session. The talks addressed key issues on the bilateral agenda, notably border security and the expansion of air links, Le Nouvelliste reported. The two ministers reaffirmed the need to strengthen cooperation mechanisms in order to improve governance of the border and the management of migration, while respecting the interests of both nations. The meeting reflects continued diplomatic engagement between the two countries that share the island of Hispaniola, amid ongoing concerns over insecurity and gang violence in Haiti. Further details of the agreements or commitments reached were not disclosed in the available reporting.