Haiti's Chancellor Forbin Holds Multiple Bilateral Meetings at Ibero-American Summit in Madrid

Haitian Minister of Foreign Affairs Raina Forbin is representing Haiti—an associate observer State since 2012—at the 30th Ibero-American Summit held in Madrid on November 4–5, 2026, according to haitilibre.com. Forbin took part in a high-level dialogue involving associate observer and consultative observer states, and held several bilateral meetings on the sidelines. In talks with Colombian counterpart Omar Bula Escobar, Forbin outlined Haiti's efforts on security and elections and reaffirmed interest in continued Colombian cooperation on training, particularly in the agricultural sector. Bula Escobar said a reorganization of Colombia's diplomatic network would not diminish its commitment to Haiti, and the two identified opportunities in trade, investment and air and maritime connectivity. With Salvadoran counterpart Alexandra Hill Tinoco, discussions focused on security and the fight against armed criminal groups. Forbin reaffirmed solidarity following the disappearance of four Salvadoran military aeronautical technicians—members of the Gang Suppression Force (FRG/GSF)—after an attack in Haiti. Hill Tinoco reaffirmed President Nayib Bukele's commitment to supporting the restoration of security in Haiti for as long as Haitian authorities deem necessary. Forbin also met Ibero-American Secretary General Andrés Allamand, who pledged to mobilize member states to support Haiti's priority projects, the outlet reported.