Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé :

"Sixteen years ago, on January 12, 2010, Haiti was struck by one of the most painful tragedies in its history. On this day of remembrance, the nation bows before the memory of the lives lost and shares the grief of the bereaved families. Mourning remains, but so does hope. Together, let's commit to building a strong Haiti, founded on peace, stability, and solidarity. Peace to the departed. Courage to the survivors. Faith in the future of Haiti."

Councillor Leslie Voltaire :

"Today, we honor the memory of the victims of the January 12, 2010 earthquake. We remember the immense pain, but also the exemplary strength and dignity of the Haitian people. In the face of adversity, unity was our foundation. Sixteen years later, reconstruction remains our collective responsibility, and unity our shared drive. Their memory unites us. Their legacy compels us : a legacy of resilience, solidarity, and hope. We remember. Together," Leslie Voltaire, Member of the Presidential Transitional Council.

Advisor Fritz Alphonse Jean :

"A day of remembrance for our brothers and sisters who passed away on this day, January 12th. A time also for reflection on building a new Haiti. May they rest in peace," Fritz Alphonse Jean, President of the Presidential Transitional Council.

Haitian National Police (PNH) :

"On this Tuesday, January 12th, the earth shook; several thousand of our compatriots lost their lives, children and adults alike, not to mention the many others who were injured. Among the victims were dozens of police officers. Some were at their workplace, others perished while providing assistance to those in need. Today, I bow deeply to honor the memory of these people, and especially that of the police officers. Together, let us strive for a better Haiti, in peace and security in all its forms," André Jonas Vladimir Paraison, Acting Commander-in-Chief of the Haitian National Police (PNH).

Port-au-Prince City Hall :

January 12, 2010, remains etched in the heart of Port-au-Prince and in the memory of all the Haitian people. Sixteen years later, we still remember the voices that fell silent, the shattered dreams, and the lives that vanished too soon. In our grief, we learned to stand tall. In the silence, we found strength. The Haitian people continue to move forward, with memory as our guiding light and hope as our direction. Today, the Port-au-Prince City Hall bows before the memory of the victims, honors the survivors, and invites all citizens to a moment of reflection, respect, and solidarity.

UEH :

The Rectorate of the State University of Haiti (UEH) pays tribute to the victims of the quake of January 12, 2010, and expresses its solidarity with the survivors and all the people of Haiti. "Haitian whose courage he commends, despite the other tragedies he has endured, mostly in his profound solitude [...] Remembering our dead and the victims of this devastating seismic event offers us an opportunity to meditate and reflect together on the best paths to take to build a nation, to create a shared sense of community while working with the forces of nature and the specific circumstances of our society. This is the only way to reinvent and maintain the wellsprings of hope," Dieuseul Predelu, Rector

Embassy of Haiti in Vietnam :

"The Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Vietnam joins the Haitian people in commemorating the memory of the thousands of victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti and forever marked its national history. [...] This date remains a moment for profound reflection on the human and material losses, but also on resilience, national and international solidarity, and the ongoing commitment to the reconstruction and sustainable development of Haiti [...] Honoring the memory of the victims of January 12, 2010."

French Embassy :

On this day commemorating the earthquake of January 12, 2010, the French Embassy pays tribute to the many victims of this tragedy that plunged the country into mourning and left a lasting mark on the Haitian people.It extends its sincere thoughts of solidarity to the families of the victims, the survivors, and the entire Haitian nation.

Canadian Embassy :

This year, the Canadian Embassy in Haiti honors the memory of the victims of the devastating 2010 earthquake and commends the remarkable resilience of the Haitian people. Canada continues to support Haiti's efforts to build a better future.

European Union :

On this 16th commemoration of the terrible 2010 earthquake, Europe in Haiti bows before the memory of the victims of this tragedy and expresses its profound and unwavering solidarity with all the people. Haitian. The EU remains by Haiti's side.

United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) :

"On this day of remembrance, the United Nations pays tribute to all the victims of the January 12, 2010 earthquake, as well as to our colleagues affected by this tragedy. Se pou Ayiti rete kanpe, ak kouraj ak inite."

HL/ HaitiLibre