Thursday at the UN Headquarters in New York, Alexis Lamek, Deputy Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations, in his address to the members of the Security Council stated that France was deeply concerned about the interruption of the electoral process in Haiti and uncertainties that accompany it.

Excerpts from the statement of Representative of France to the UN :

"Mr. President,

France is deeply concerned about the interruption of the electoral process in Haiti and by the uncertainties that accompany it.

Haiti has more need than ever of stable institutions and vested with democratic legitimacy, to be able to meet the many economic, social and humanitarian challenges the country faces. The Haitian people must also be able to see that the choices it makes through the ballot box are duly reflected and respected.

We have taken note of the inter-Haitian political agreement of 5 February. This is a compromise that goes in the right direction, having avoided a vacuum of governance and laying the foundation for the continuation of the electoral process. The success of this agreement remains closely linked to the effective implementation of all its provisions, at the earliest. We call upon all Haitian political actors including the Provisional President to do everything for that happens and that the return to constitutional order intervene as soon as possible. Everyone must show responsibility, restraint and comply with the spirit of compromise of the Agreement of 5 February.

It is particularly important that the necessary measures are taken to enable the conclusion of the electoral process in accordance with the agreed timetable. The early entry into function of an inclusive transitional government and confirmed by Parliament as well as the reactivation of the Provisional Electoral Council are essential steps and urgent in this regard. The Electoral Observation Mission of the European Union concluded that, despite some irregularities, mostly due to the inadequate training of electoral agents, there was no significant alteration of the outcome of the first round of elections presidential. Nothing is therefore opposed to the results announced by the Provisional Electoral Council constitute the basic reference for the organization of the second round.

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We are in favor the continuation of discussions on the future of the Minustah [...] In this regard is seems us important to stress that the revival of the Mission's reconfiguration process can not be delayed indefinitely by the current political stalemate, at the risk to jeopardize the United Nations ability to respond better to the needs of the Haitian population. We encourage the Haitian actors to take responsibility to conclude the current electoral cycle as soon as possible.

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The situation in Haiti concerns us all. The support of the international community and the United Nations involvement remain more than ever necessary. But our responsibility within this Council is to do everything for they are as relevant and effective as possible. The challenges facing Haiti and the expectations of its population commit ourselves to take the necessary decisions. Haitian political actors must now be fully aware of that [...]"

HL/ HaitiLibre