Monday April 13, 2026, James Monazard, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, received Jesús Cisneros, Ambassador of Mexico to Haiti, at his office, as part of strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

The exchanges between the two men made it possible to explore the prospects for boosting bilateral trade relations.

Discussions focused on the development of trade, particularly in terms of imports and exports, as well as opportunities for industrial diversification. In addition, the interlocutors stressed the importance for Haiti to diversify its economic partnerships, relying on preferential mechanisms such as the HELP law, in order to strengthen the resilience of its economy.

Furthermore, particular attention was paid to the textile sector, identified as a strategic lever. In this regard, the exchanges highlighted the complementarities between Haiti and Mexico, both in terms of know-how and labor, as well as the potential of this sector for job creation and industrial recovery.

Along the same lines, the Minister presented ongoing initiatives aimed at stimulating investment and entrepreneurship, including the establishment of eight business incubators across the country https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-47255-towards-the-creation-of-8-university-incubators-in-haiti.html

Both parties expressed their desire to promote Mexican investments in Haiti and to intensify cooperation, particularly in textiles, in order to support the industrial and economic development of Haiti.

Building on this progress, Minister Monazard reaffirmed his commitment to developing sustainable strategic partnerships in the service of national growth.

IH/ iciHaiti