OAS chief Ramdin meets Haitian PM Fils-Aimé in Washington on security, elections

Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary General Albert Ramdin met with Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Washington, according to Le Nouvelliste. Ramdin said the discussions focused on security, electoral preparations and strengthening coordination between Haitian institutions and their partners. In a message posted on X, Ramdin reaffirmed the OAS's commitment to supporting Haiti, alongside CARICOM, the United Nations and other partners, in the search for solutions led by Haitians themselves. The meeting comes amid ongoing efforts to organize elections in Haiti, including preparations by the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) for a pilot program allowing members of the Haitian diaspora to vote, as reported by Le Nouvelliste. The outlet did not provide additional details on specific commitments or timelines emerging from the Washington talks.