The official inauguration ceremony took place on May 16th at the National Palace in the presence of Haiti President, Michel Joseph Martelly, his spouse, members of the legislative and judiciary branches, former ministers, members of the diplomatic corps, as well as representatives of international organizations, including the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in Haiti, Mariano Fernández Amunátegui.

Photo : Logan Abassi – UN/MINUSTAH

In his inaugural speech, Mr. Lamothe said that « the time for change has arrived. I know that there is much to be done with many sleepless nights ahead. I have taken on this position because I believe and have the will to serve my country and work for my country, with you, with my whole team, so that together we can accomplish our mission ».

In a statement released on the eve of the ceremony, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in Haiti congratulated the Chamber of Deputies for its vote of confidence on Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe's general policy statement, following that of the Senate a week ago.