Haitian President Jovenel Moïse said President Trump Donald John TrumpHR McMaster says president's policy to withdraw troops from Afghanistan is 'unwise' Cast of 'Parks and Rec' reunite for virtual town hall to address Wisconsin voters Biden says Trump should step down over coronavirus response MORE's reported "shithole countries" comments have not been good for his country's tourism industry.

“I must be clear with you,” Moïse said in interview with Local 10 News, an ABC affiliate.

“These comments haven't helped our image or tourism industry. But to the rest of the world, I say Haiti is a beautiful place, an amazing place to visit.”

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Moïse said during the interview that Haitian people are "proud, and aspire for a better future."

"I see it as a call to arms," he said.

Trump during a White House meeting last month reportedly referred to Haiti, El Salvador and African nations as "shithole countries."

The president faced widespread backlash and accusations of racism for the remarks.

Trump has since pushed back against the reports and denied he is racist.

Last month, the U.S. Embassy in Haiti was temporarily closed after demonstrators took to the streets in Port-au-Prince to protest Trump.

Moïse said during the interview that Haiti is hoping to revive its tourism industry. He also said Haiti is looking to create jobs and build new health centers, among other goals.