Secretary-General Welcomes Presidential Election Results in Haiti

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

The Secretary-General welcomes the 14 February election by the National Assembly of Haiti of a Provisional President of the Republic.  This election stems from the agreement signed on 6 February between Haitian stakeholders to preserve institutional continuity and further the electoral process.

Welcoming this crucial first step, the Secretary-General encourages all parties to work together towards the implementation of the road map contained in the agreement to ensure the return to constitutional normality.

The Secretary-General expresses his confidence that the stabilization of Haiti and the democratic process will continue in a peaceful and collaborative manner.