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Forsyth Mejia

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2006-03-27
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2006-03-27
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  1. “My country believes that his successor should be a person with similar diplomatic, political and management skills, as well as broad experience in designing and implementing development programmes, resource mobilization, the strengthening of institutions and conflict resolution. Those are all important elements in Haiti's post- election stage. Here today Peru reaffirms its commitment to the Haitian people and the new Haitian authorities to continue making its best efforts for Haiti to begin a clear democratic, economic and social recovery process. The American continent cannot allow a new crisis in Haiti. Therefore, we will maintain our commitment, determination and solidarity with our neighbour country.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

  2. “The next re-evaluation of the assistance priorities agreed in the Interim Cooperation Framework, to be carried out by the new Haitian authorities, will be a valuable occasion for that purpose. We believe that in this long-term commitment, the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Inter-American Development Bank have a role to play equal to that of the United Nations. The OAS must be the executor for that approach so that the work carried out by MINUSTAH does not dissolve in the social and environmental deterioration, once the electoral enthusiasm passes. I cannot conclude without stressing the important work performed by Ambassador Juan Gabriel Valdes as Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MINUSTAH and thanking him for the efforts he has made since his appointment. He will surely be difficult to replace.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

  3. “Recovery from the ecological damage in Haiti will be extremely difficult, as the current global climate change will worsen the social and physical imbalance. Because of all of those grave issues, we reiterate that now is the time for the efforts of the international community - of all the countries that are friends of Haiti, both in this hemisphere and around the world - to decidedly come together in long-term support of the Haitian Government and people. We believe that Haiti needs a pact through which the international community should provide the necessary resources, in specific time frames, for the implementation of the goals defined with the Haitian authorities, based upon a national consensus, in areas such as democratic governability, social and economic development, environmental protection and security.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

  4. “Regrettably, today Haiti is a country with a great social and physical imbalance. It has one of the highest urban population growth rates in the world, with one of the lowest per capita consumption rates for water, food and energy - the fundamental resources for national survival of any society. That imbalance, resulting from the enormous population growth rate of 3 per cent per annum - one of the highest in Latin America - has destroyed the habitat through relentless deforestation that has produced enormous soil erosion, sedimentation and loss of fertility. Consequently, there is insufficient water to grow crops and generate power, both crucial elements for the life of the Haitian population.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

  5. “For example, the reform of the Haitian national police must be consolidated and completed in such a way as to adapt to the new democratic institutions. Peru is evaluating cooperation modalities for that task, which could include, among other things, the participation of Peruvian national police officers in the Haitian police training centres. Similarly, comprehensive reform by the Haitian authorities of the justice system and of the human rights protection regime is urgently needed. However, we must keep in mind the kind of crisis in Haiti - a case of disintegration of the social fabric, where criminal activity and the institutional collapse are interlinked. That situation is the result of years of marginalization and extreme poverty, which have generated an enormous environmental disaster.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

  6. “Without an understanding of the Haitian citizens themselves that would establish a true national consensus, it is difficult to imagine that the critical social and economic situation that generated the violence two years ago could be overcome. In that context Peru, as an American country in solidarity with the others, shares the desire of the Haitian people for peace, democracy and development and offers its experience in the areas of coordination and national consensus. Security, the strengthening of democratic institutions and human rights, and the sustainability of the development process are an indissoluble triad. With regard to strengthening the main State institutions - an urgent task for the consolidation of democracy - MINUSTAH must continue to support the Haitian authorities in accordance with its mandate.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

  7. “From now on we face the challenge of preserving peaceful and secure conditions in the country in order to guarantee the continuity of the process. The second round of the parliamentary elections and the upcoming local and municipal elections require the assistance of the international community and renewed political commitment on the part of the Haitian authorities and people. We believe it is fundamental to continue promoting national political dialogue and reconciliation in order to avoid returning to polarization, violence and chaos. Peru calls for a broad and lasting national consensus within the Haitian society that would help them to face, in unity, the enormous challenges that lie ahead.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

  8. “We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his briefing and reiterate our commitment and gratitude to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) for its extraordinary efforts to contribute to stability in that country, to offer assistance to the Haitian authorities and to ensure an adequate security environment in the country - an environment that was essential for the normal functioning of the recent electoral process. In addition, my delegation associates itself with the statement to be made by the representative of Guyana on behalf of the Rio Group. The elections held last February were the first step toward the restoration of democracy and stability in Haiti.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

  9. “Mr. Forsyth Mejia (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): For me, it is a pleasure to thank you, Mr. Minister, for the brilliant leadership shown by the Argentine Republic in the presidency of the Security Council. The initiative to convene this open debate on the situation in Haiti reaffirms the priority that we accord to the resolution of this crisis. I also wish to welcome the presence of His Excellency Mr. Rene Preval, President-elect of Haiti, and to express to him once again, on behalf of the Government of Peru, our heartfelt congratulations on his election. We assure him of our commitment to continue to cooperate in supporting his Government's efforts to lay the foundations for a stable society where law, democracy and respect for human rights prevail. Those are conditions essential for the achievement of sustainable development in Haiti.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source