Haiti's Forbin Discusses Security, Elections With UK Foreign Office in London
Minister Raina Forbin met British officials to address stabilization, the electoral process and visa difficulties for Haitian nationals.
On Friday, November 6, 2026, Haitian Minister Raina Forbin, accompanied by Haiti's Ambassador to the United Kingdom Anaïse Manuel, met in London with officials responsible for the Haiti portfolio at the British Foreign Office, according to icihaiti.com. Forbin met with Harriet Thompson, Director for the Americas, as well as officials in charge of 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. 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." According to the report, the minister further raised the difficulties encountered by Haitian nationals when applying for British visas, specifically regarding the collection of biometric data. The meeting is part of ongoing diplomatic engagement between Port-au-Prince and London on stabilization and bilateral cooperation, icihaiti.com reported.