Haiti–Jamaica relations

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Haiti-Jamaica relations
Map indicating locations of Haiti and Jamaica

Haiti

Jamaica

Haiti and Jamaica have bilateral relations. Both nations have honorary consulates in their respective capitals.

Since Haiti's independence in 1804, Jamaica has been a frequent destination for exiled former Haitian leaders and politicians, starting with the 3rd president, Charles Rivière-Hérard.

In January, 2007, Haitian President René Préval made a four-day working visit to Jamaica. At a press conference, Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller announced that a Joint Jamaica/Haiti Commission would be convened later that year.[1]

The two countries share a maritime boundary.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Jamaica and Haiti to deepen diplomatic relations". Archived from the original on 5 August 2007. Retrieved 6 January 2007.