SECRETARY-GENERAL CONGRATULATES CENTRAL AFRICANS ON "MATURITY AND CALM" DURING FIRST ROUND OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

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SG/SM/7142
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SECRETARY-GENERAL CONGRATULATES CENTRAL AFRICANS ON ‘MATURITY AND CALM’ DURING FIRST ROUND OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

This is the text of a statement issued today by the Spokesman for the Secretary-General:

As the last votes are being cast in the first round of the presidential elections in the Central African Republic, the Secretary- General would like to express his satisfaction at the peaceful and calm manner in which the people of the Central African Republic have participated in the vote. The significant turnout underlines their desire for stability, democracy and development.

The Secretary-General congratulates all political participants and the people of the Central African Republic on their display of maturity and calm during this democratic event. The Secretary-General also would like to extend his deep appreciation to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Oluyemi Adeniji, the civilian and military personnel of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA) and all electoral observers for their excellent work in supporting the elections.

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