Press Release: Commissioner Piebalgs visits Haiti: ‘The EU keeps delivering on its promises to help Haitians to build a better future’

On 6 March 2012 EU Development Commissioner, Andris Piebalgs, arrived in Haiti for a two day visit of the country. In line with the EU's commitment to help Haiti's reconstruction in the long term, he will announce an aid package which will enable Haitians to better access functioning basic services, including health, education and security.

The aid package also aims to invest in economic development by improving Haitian infrastructure and increasing its support to rebuilding the State's capacity to provide services to Haitians.