Welcome to the 10th Forum of the Greater Caribbean

Welcome Remarks by the Secretary-General of the ACS

It is indeed an honour as Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) to underscore the importance of the 10th Business Forum that will be held this year in Haiti on October 21-24.

The ACS is truly pleased to support this initiative promoted by the Haitian Government, led by the President of the Republic, René Préval. Haiti is one of the 28 Member and Associate Member Countries of our organisation.

Both the local and foreign business sectors in Haiti have joined in the preparation of this Forum with great enthusiasm. International organisations and entities are also making their contributions so that this Business Forum could present to the region and beyond, the opportunities offered by the Haitian market not only for investments but also to establish trade relations.

This effort of interinstitutional and sectoral synergies has provided a solid and coherent base for the preparations of the Forum. The foreign entrepreneurs participating in the event will be afforded a sound vision of those business opportunities existing in Haiti and will learn of the experiences of the entrepreneurs who have preceded them in conducting business successfully in that country. The programme of activities and business sessions guarantees this.

I invite you to participate in the 10th Business Forum and to consider expanding your trade and investment operations in Haiti.

Louis Fernando Andrade Falla
Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States.