US President Joe Biden :
“We are shocked and saddened to learn of the horrific assassination of President Jovenel Moïse and the attack on First Lady Martine Moïse of Haiti. We condemn this heinous act, and I send my most sincere wishes for the recovery of the First Lady Moses. The United States offers its condolences to the Haitian people and we stand ready to assist as we continue to work for a safe and secure Haiti.”
António Guterres Secretary General of the UN v
“The Secretary General condemns in the strongest terms the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse of the Republic of Haiti. The perpetrators of this crime must be brought to justice. The Secretary General offers his most sincere condolences to the Haitian people and Government as well as to the family of the late President. He calls on all Haitians to preserve constitutional order, to stand united in the face of this heinous act and to reject all violence. The United Nations will continue to be at the side of the Haitian Government and people” Reports Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the secretary general.
Core Group :
The members of the Core group (the Ambassadors of Germany, Brazil, Canada, Spain, the United States of America, France, the European Union, the Special Representative of the Organization of American States and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations) strongly condemn the cowardly assassination of the President of the Republic, Jovenel Moïse and call for its perpetrators to be sought and brought to justice and also offer their sincere condolences to the President’s family and his relatives.
Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada:
I strongly condemn the appalling assassination of President Moïse this morning. Canada stands ready to support the people of Haiti and offers them any help they may need.
François Legault Prime minister of Quebec:
My thoughts are with all of the Haitian people. With all my heart with the Haitian community of Quebec.
Luis Abinader President Dominican Republic :
“We regret and condemn the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. This crime undermines the democratic order of Haiti and the region. Our condolences to his family and to the Haitian people.”
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan, (Republic of China) :
“We are deeply shocked and saddened by the assassination of President Moise and the injury of the First Lady. The Government and people of Taiwan condemn such senseless violence and stand in solidarity with Haiti at this difficult time ”.
Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France v
“I was amazed to learn of the assassination last night [Wednesday] of the President of the Republic of Haiti Jovenel Moïse. On behalf of France, I offer my deepest condolences to his family and to the Haitian people. I strongly condemn this cowardly assassination. All light must be shed on this crime which takes place in a very degraded political and security climate. I invite all actors in Haitian political life to calm and restraint. In this context, I call on our nationals to be extremely careful.”
OAS General Secretariat v
We condemn in the strongest terms the assassination of President Jovenel Moise. This attack is an affront to the entire community of democratic nations represented in the OAS. We deplore this attempt to undermine the institutional stability of the country with the greatest vehemence […] Our deepest regrets and our solidarity with the Haitian people at this difficult time.
German Chancellery :
“We are shocked by the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse of the Republic of Haiti. We express our deepest condolences to his family and to the people of Haiti. Now, it is of the utmost importance that everything be done so as not to further jeopardize the security and stability of the country.”
President of Chile Sebastián Piñera :
“We reject the cowardly assassination of the President of Haiti, Jovenel Moïse and his wife,”
Colombian President Iván Duque :
“Colombian President Iván Duque condemns the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. The Colombian President expresses his solidarity with Haiti following this assassination and reiterates his support for institutions and democracy in Haiti”
Boris Johnson Prime Minister of the United Kingdom :
“I am shocked and saddened at the death of President Moïse. Our condolences are with his family and the people of Haiti. This is an abhorrent act and I call for calm at this time.”
Tsai Ing-wen, President of Taiwan (Republic of China) :
“On behalf of the people and government of Taiwan, I would like to offer my condolences on the passing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. We remain in solidarity with our ally Haiti during this difficult period.”
Mexico :
Mexico conveyed its deep condolences to the Haitian people on Wednesday morning for the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse and expressed strong condemnation of the violence, through a message from Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard.
Rockefeller Vincent, Minister of Justice and Public Security :
“The Nation is in mourning. Our President, His Excellency Jovenel Moïse, has just been cowardly assassinated. The dark forces wanting to sow chaos in the country will not succeed in bringing the Nation to its knees. Let’s close our ranks to preserve our threatened democracy.”
Smith Augustin , Ambassador of Haiti to the Dominican Republic :
“Upset, I strongly condemn the violent death of the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Jovenel Moïse. My sympathies to all the presidential family. Haiti deserves better and we will recover.”
Euvrard Saint Amand, Ambassador of Haiti to the United Kingdom :
“My heart is broken by the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Haiti has lost a committed leader and defender of the democracy of our country. At this point, we are focused on keeping the peace as the authorities urgently investigate this tragedy and bring those responsible to justice.”
Former President Michel Martelly :
“Haiti woke up to the news of the cruel assassination of President Moïse […] A hard blow for our country and for Haitian democracy which is struggling to find its way.”
