Sandra Honoré, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Haiti and other members of the international community in Haiti represented on the Core Group (the ambassadors of Brazil, Canada, Spain, the United States of America, France, and the European Union and the Special Representative of the Organization of American States) take note of the publication of the list of candidates for the presidential elections by the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) dated June 12, 2015.

"The publication of the list of presidential candidates constitutes an important step in the implementation of the electoral process. The “Core Group” reiterates its full support to the work of the Council and the ongoing organization of elections. The Group invites all stakeholders to continue to participate constructively in the 2015 electoral process.

The Core Group salutes the efforts of the Government of the Republic towards the continued strengthening of democracy in Haiti. The members of the Core Group emphasize the importance of building on the current momentum and supporting the CEP, the Government and people of Haiti, including the political parties, in the conduct of fair, transparent and inclusive elections in a climate of serenity."

HL/ HaitiLibre