Secretary-General, Concerned about Critical Timing of Haiti Prime Minister’s

Resignation, Urges His Prompt Replacement in People’s Interest

 

The following statement was issued on 24 February by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General wishes to express his concern following the resignation of Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille four months after his appointment.  This resignation comes at a time when the Haitian people are eager to embark decisively on the path towards reconstruction, economic growth and the strengthening of the country’s rule-of-law institutions.

The Secretary-General urges the Haitian authorities to act in the interests of the Haitian people and appoint a new Prime Minister as soon as possible.

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