Friday at a ceremony at the Mission of the country to the UN, the Government of Argentina has contributed up to $50,000 to support the electoral process in Haiti and support the Haitian people and democratic stabilization.

The financial contribution to Haiti’s electoral basket fund confirms Argentina’s continued commitment to support Haiti’s stabilization process. It takes place just five days after the elections of October 25.

"We are very grateful for our Argentinean colleagues contribution," Ambassador Denis Regis, Permanent Representative of Haiti to the United Nations. "I acknowledge that both are countries are going through an election process now and this has a crucial importance for our societies."

"Every contribution, every gesture towards supporting these pivotal elections, for the consolidation of peace and democracy in Haiti are invaluable. We are honoured and happy to be contributing to this process," said Maria Cristina Perceval, Ambassador of Argentina to the United Nations.

"With its support to the UN peacekeeping operations and this new pledge for Haiti’s electoral process, Argentina shows the importance of regional commitment to the consolidation of democracy, peace and sustainable development in Haiti," said Susan McDade, Deputy Assistant Administrator and Deputy Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean for UNDP, which, upon Haiti’s request, manages the electoral basket fund and provides technical support to the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP).

HL/ HaitiLibre