On Tuesday, Dr. Ronell Gilles, new Minister of Commerce and Industry (MCI), was installed in his new position by the Minister of Public Works, Transport and Communication, Mr. Fritz Caillot, representing the Prime Minister, Jean-Henry Ceant.

In his words of circumstances, Dr. Ronell Gilles invited all executives and employees of the MCI to collaborate with him for the renewal of the said ministry. In addition, the new MCI holder wants to build on the continuity of projects already underway while ensuring that these and the new projects that will be implemented are in line with the general policy statement of the Prime Minister, Jean Henry-Céant.

For his part, Mr. Fritz Caillot, on behalf of Prime Minister Céant, reminded Dr. Gilles that it is his task to achieve the vision of the President of the Republic in terms of the commercial sector and industry, especially with regard to consumer protection.

While Patrice Garcia Brutus, chief of staff of the outgoing minister, while presenting the record of the 18 months of office of the latter assured the new holder that he will find in the ministry of employees and competent and dynamic executives.

The Director General of the Ministry, Daniel Denis, also praised the progress made during these 18 months, including the physical window, the Digital Professional Identity Card and the commercial and industrial policy of Haiti. He also took the opportunity to assure Dr. Gilles of his frank collaboration and the collaboration of all the executives and employees of the Ministry to face the challenges and dynamize the Haitian economic sector through the redefinition of a productive, commercial and industrial sector flourishing.

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