Secretary-General Welcomes Electoral Road Map Agreement in Haiti

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

The Secretary-General welcomes the agreement reached by Haitian stakeholders, which provides for immediate arrangements to preserve the institutional continuity of the country, as well as a road map for the swift conclusion of the ongoing electoral cycle.

Acknowledging that the agreement is in the spirit of the Haitian Constitution, the Secretary-General calls on all actors concerned to implement it in order to ensure the democratic transfer of power to elected officials.

The Secretary-General encourages all Haitian stakeholders to continue engaging in constructive dialogue to guide their country to a stable and democratic future, which is essential for tackling the challenges facing Haiti.  The Secretary-General encourages all actors to promote measures aimed at fostering calm and stability.

The Secretary-General reaffirms the commitment of the United Nations to extend its full support to the Haitian people in the fulfilment of their democratic aspirations.