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SECRETARY-GENERAL GREATLY ENCOURAGED BY PEACEFUL CONDUCT OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN TIMOR-LESTE

10 May 2007
Secretary-GeneralSG/SM/10991
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

Secretary-General greatly encouraged by peaceful conduct

 

of presidential elections in timor-leste

 


The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:


The Secretary-General is greatly encouraged by the peaceful conduct of the final round of presidential elections in Timor-Leste on 9 May.


Reports from the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) indicate that the people cast their votes in a calm and orderly manner, reflecting once again their commitment to democracy.  The final round caps a similarly peaceful electoral campaign.


The Secretary-General congratulates the people and authorities of Timor-Leste and trusts that the same peaceful and democratic spirit will prevail during the vote counting and tabulation process over the next few days.


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