New Swiss Ambassador Pascal Bornoz Presents Credentials in Haiti

Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé received the credentials of Pascal Bornoz, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Swiss Confederation to Haiti, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Villa d'Accueil, according to Le Nouvelliste and icihaiti.com. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Culture attended the ceremony. Following the event, the Head of Government held discussions with the diplomat regarding the strengthening of bilateral cooperation and the electoral process in Haiti, the Prime Minister's office said. According to the reports, Fils-Aimé reaffirmed his government's determination to establish the necessary conditions for holding upcoming elections, in accordance with the timeline set by the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP). The outlets characterized the meeting as reflecting the commitment of both countries to maintaining a constructive dialogue and consolidating their ties of friendship and cooperation. The ceremony concluded with an exchange of gifts, described as symbolizing mutual respect between the two nations. Le Nouvelliste noted that Fils-Aimé also received the credentials of the ambassador of Romania in connection with the diplomatic proceedings.