Haiti's Chancellor Forbin Discusses Security and Elections in London Talks
Foreign Minister Raina Forbin met British Foreign Office officials to review stabilization, the electoral process and visa concerns.
Haiti's Minister of Foreign Affairs Raina Forbin met with British Foreign Office officials in London on Friday, November 6, 2026, to discuss the Haiti dossier, according to icihaiti.com. She was accompanied by Anaïse Manuel, Haiti's Ambassador to the United Kingdom. At the Foreign Office, Minister Forbin met Harriet Thompson, Director for the Americas, along with officials responsible for Haiti-related matters. The discussions focused on national priorities, specifically the security situation, the electoral process, and the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) process, the outlet reported. According to icihaiti.com, Forbin thanked the United Kingdom for its support of stabilization efforts in Haiti, particularly its backing of the human rights compliance framework for the security force. She also expressed Haiti's interest in the commercial opportunities offered by the "Developing Countries Trading Scheme." In addition, Minister Forbin raised the difficulties encountered by Haitian nationals when applying for British visas, specifically regarding the collection of biometric data. The meeting reflects continued diplomatic engagement between Haiti and the United Kingdom on stabilization and bilateral cooperation.