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Honore

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“In keeping with the Mission's consolidation plan, we continue to concentrate on the core areas of development of the Haitian National Police, the strengthening of the national capacity for electoral management, the rule of law and human rights, and key governance issues, including elections, the legislative agenda and institutional-strengthening. MINUSTAH and the United Nations country team in Haiti draw inspiration from the remarks made today and look forward to continuing our work and service in support of the Secretary-General's obligations to the Council as it continues deliberations on the contents of the report contained in document S/2014/162. The Mission renews its deep appreciation for participting countries' and organizations' long-standing and continuing cooperation with the Government and people of Haiti.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“On behalfofthe personnel ofMINUSTAH - military, police and civilians, international and Haitian - as well as United Nations Volunteers, I thank participants today for their expressions of support for the work of the Mission as we strive to fully acquit ourselves of the Council mandate to ensure an environment of security and stabilization in Haiti. We are encouraged by the Council's continuing support of our efforts and its desire to ensure they redound to the full benefit of the children, women and men of Haiti.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“Ms. Honore: Once again, I take the opportunity to thank you, Madam President, for having placed today's debate on the most recent report of the Secretary- General on the work of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) (S/2014/162) on the Security Council's agenda. I wish to thank you, Madam President, and the members of the Council for the comments and recommendations that have been made in the course of this morning's debate on our work and on the work of the Mission for stabilization in Haiti. My gratitude is also extended to all the other Member States, including the Republic of Haiti, and the multilateral organizations that have proferred comments and suggestions, either on their own behalf or on behalf of regional groupings.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“The commitment shown by national stakeholders to dialogue as a means of agreement is a victory for Haiti. I hope that the dialogue will continue and deepen so as to respond to the many challenges the country faces. It is in the national interest that Haitian political actors adhere to the spirit of the agreement in order to ensure that the country continues to move forward on the path towards the democracy and stabilization necessary for the sustainable socioeconomic development of the Haitian people.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“During the reporting period, despite the lingering stalemate between the executive branch and Parliament, Haiti saw the adoption of important legislation beyond the electoral law, such as the law on the financing of political parties, the law against money-laundering and terrorism financing, and the anti-corruption law for which MINUSTAH had been advocating. (spoke in French) In conclusion, Haiti is at a turning point where progress on peace, security and stability must be sustained through the consolidation of the democratic process, the rule of law, good governance and better support for the needs of the entire population. The promulgation of the electoral law and the recent signing of the El Rancho agreement, arising from the inter-Haitian dialogue process, mark important steps towards the holding of elections in 2014.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“With respect to the forthcoming electoral process, the United Nations continues to provide technical advice and capacity-building support to the Electoral Council, which has the constitutional responsibility for the organization ofthe elections. However, the Mission's consolidation implies a more focused and strategic use of available assets in support of the national electoral authorities. In relation to governance, MINUSTAH has concentrated its good offices on promoting dialogue among national stakeholders to overcome the electoral impasse.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“The Mission is supporting the presidential commission on judicial reform and a law reform working group with a view to finalizeing a new criminal code. Updating Haiti's antiquated criminal code and criminal procedure is a preoccupation for Haitian jurists, human rights advocates and MINUSTAH. Similarly, the Mission continues to work with Haitian authorities and international partners to reduce lengthy periods of pre-trial detention and to improve deplorable prison conditions. However, the Government of Haiti needs to develop a more strategic, comprehensive and sustained approach to reforming the justice system as a whole. Concerning respect for the rule of law, it is equally important that key oversight and accountability mechanisms be rendered operational and allowed to operate independently.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“Notwithstanding the progress achieved in the build- up of a professional and accountable police force and the important contributions made by bilateral partners to the police development plan, resources are still insufficient to achieve all the targets of this plan. The sustained commitment of the Haitian Government and the continuous generous assistance of the international community will remain critical not only to enabling the National Police to progressively assume full responsibility for internal security, but also to strengthening required management and administrative capacity, oversight mechanisms and the development of specialized units. Progress in the professionalization of the HNP needs to be complemented by similar improvements in other areas of the rule of law, notably in the justice and corrections sector.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“Concerning the development of the Haitian National Police, MINUSTAH, together with our international partners, continues to support the Haitian Government and the police in the implementation of the HNP development plan for 2012-2016. With the objective of achieving a minimum of 15,000 active police officers by 2016, the twenty-fourth promotion graduated 1,058 cadets, including 111 women, in December 2013. The twenty-fifth promotion, set to start soon, will have an expected 1,250 cadets and will be completed by the end of 2014. The current strength of the Haitian National Police is 11,228 active police officers, including 950 women. The further development of the Haitian police is vital to ensure enduring stability in Haiti.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“To this end, a full scale, United Nations-wide strategic assessment should be conducted to provide the Council with an updated, in-depth evaluation of conditions on the ground. In parallel with the processjust described, a revision of the 2013-2016 United Nations integrated strategic framework for Haiti is being envisaged, in coordination with Haitian Government counterparts and the donor community, to identify priority areas for the United Nations country team's strategic engagement as the Mission consolidates. In the meantime, it is important that the Government and MINUSTAH continue to work on multiple fronts to attain the stabilization benchmarks outlined in the MINUSTAH consolidation plan.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“A fourth option would establish a smaller, more focused peacekeeping mission with United Nations police and a small military presence; a fifth would adjust MINUSTAH'S current mandate to reflect a reduced scope of its activities, achieved through the completion of the consolidation plan. The United Nations remains firmly committed to including key national and international stakeholders in the consultative process, leading ultimately to determining which option is the most appropriate to ensure not only that Haiti benefits in every way from a successful transition to a newly configured United Nations presence beyond 2016, but also that the stabilization achievements are preserved and sustained. Obviously, consultations will also take place with the Government of Haiti.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“They include, first, designating a United Nations special envoy for Haiti to deliver political good offices; secondly, establishing a special political mission with continued support for police development through individual police officers and assistance to rule-of-law and human-rights efforts; thirdly, establishing a smaller, more focused peacekeeping mission without a military presence and a continued and possibly increased country-wide United Nations police presence. It is important to note that no United Nations military presence is envisioned under the first three options.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“Furthermore, in his August 2013 report (S/2013/493), the Secretary-General indicated his intention to explore the best way for the United Nations to continue contributing to greater stability and development in Haiti beyond 2016. On the basis of an initial review and the activities of MINUSTAH and the United Nations country team, five broad options have been identified and proposed in the Secretary-General's latest report.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“In addition, the United Nations and the Government of Haiti are finalizing the establishment of a high-level committee to oversee the coordinated implementation of the cholera response measures, as outlined in the nationa1 plan. In accordance with resolution 2119 (2013), regarding MINUSTAH's further conditions-based consolidation, the Mission is on target to achieve a 15 per cent reduction of its uniformed strength and reach the mandated strength of 5,021 military troops by the end of June 2014. The strength of the police component remains at 2,601. Given the gains in stabilization since 2004, the Secretary-General is confident that Haiti and its partners can continue moving forward with the ongoing consolidation process.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“The fact that some 600,000 Haitians still face severe food insecurity is cause for concern, as is the prevalence of acute malnutrition among children, which increased from 5.1 per cent in 2012 to 6.5 per cent in 2013. While the number of suspected cholera cases has been reduced significantly every year, falling from 352,033 cases in 2011 to 58,608 in 2013, more must be done, since Haiti still has the highest number of cholera cases in the world. Delivering and sustaining better health requires an urgent, scaled-up effort to combat the disease and address decades of underinvestment in basic systems for safe water, hygiene, sanitation and health care. The United Nations system in Haiti has developed a two-year, $68 million initiative in support of the Government's 10-year national plan for the elimination of cholera.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“With regard to the economic situation, there is reason for cautious optimism and renewed hope, owing to the economic growth rate of 4.3 per cent in 2013, which has provided the Haitian Government with an important building block for more sustainable and equitable development. Post-earthquake reconstruction and rehabilitation has continued, and of the 1.5 million people housed in camps in the aftermath of the tragedy of January 2010, only an estimated 146,573 people remain in temporary camps. Notwithstanding that achievement, it is a humanitarian imperative that the Government follow through its commitment to ensuring the orderly closure of those camps and finding durable solutions for the displaced, who continue to live under adverse conditions or to face forced evictions.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“The long-awaited adoption and promulgation of an electoral law in December 2013, along with the accord of 14 March emanating from the inter-Haitian dialogue, have prepared a path towards inclusive and transparent elections to be held later this year, a sine qua non for Parliament's continuous functioning in January 2015. It is now critically important that the Haitian authorities implement the provisions of the accord, including the amendment of the electoral law, in a timely manner. To that end, MINUSTAH, along with members of the international community represented in Haiti, are engaging Haiti's key political actors.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“As outlined in the accord, key provisions to be implemented within a 10-day time frame include amending the electoral law to confer the appropriate mandate on the Electoral Council; replacing up to one member of the Electoral Council by each of the three State powers; and a Cabinet reshuffle to include individuals drawn from interested political parties. A commission has been established to monitor the implementation of those provisions. A number of signatories to the accord expressed reservations about certain provisions, signalling the likelihood that further negotiations will be necessary to facilitate their implementation.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“I would furthermore like to congratulate the Conference Episcopale d'Ha'i'ti and its President, Cardinal Chibly Langlois, for successfully mediating an agreement resulting from a step unprecedented in Haitian political history when, on 24 January, an inter-Haitian dialogue between the executive branch, Parliament and political parties was launched to discuss issues of democratic governance, elections and amending the Constitution. The formal signing of the El Rancho accord by the executive, the legislature and participating political parties was finally accomplished on 14 March. The accord stipulates that one election will be held this year, combining the long- delayed local, municipal and partial senatorial elections with those foreseen for the end of 2014, that is, for a second third of the Senate and for the entire Chamber of Deputies.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“However, when the capacity of the National Police was put to severe test, operational support by MINUSTAH forces was often necessary. Further strengthening of the police therefore remains a critical stabilization benchmark for MINUSTAH. Turning to the political situation, I would first like to commend Haiti's political leaders for choosing the path of dialogue and reaching an agreement on holding elections this year.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“(spoke in English) Since my last briefing to the Security Council in August 2013 (see S/PV.7024), the overall security situation in Haiti has remained relatively stable. As compared to 2012, the year 2013 saw a decrease in major crimes, including homicides and kidnappings, by 21 and 53 per cent, respectively. While the first half of the reporting period witnessed a 57 per cent increase in demonstrations, notably in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince and other urban areas across the country, most were peaceful and largely triggered by socioeconomic grievances. The performance of the Haitian National Police continued to improve and the security situation in the five departments vacated by MINUSTAH's military component remained stable.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“I would like to express my gratitude to Luxembourg as President of the Security Council and to all of the members of the Council for convening this meeting to consider the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (8/2014/162). I also take this opportunity to welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Haiti. (spoke in Spanish) I wish to thank in particular all of the countries that contribute troops and police to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and the Member States that have collaborated in the stabilization and reconstruction process for their valuable support to the consolidation of peace and democracy in Haiti.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“MINUSTAH will continue to support all good-faith efforts in that direction and appreciates the Security Council's continued support for it, as well as all the other mandated tasks.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“The Council should rest assured that members' entreaties that the Mission, in its work on human rights, pay particular attention to the rights of women and children have been noted and will continue to inform our work. I indicated earlier that the stakeholders in Haiti have all expressed support for dialogue as a means of arriving at an understanding on strengthening the pillars of democratic governance in the country. I cannot overemphasize the importance of such an all-inclusive process in order to overcome the impasse and create a framework in which the efforts of the Government and society can be concentrated with serenity on the country's pressing socioeconomic development requirements.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“The progress that has been highlighted by speakers today in those core areas and the benchmarks yet to be attained are Vital to the creation of a framework that will contribute to attaining the socioeconomic goals outlined by the Administration of President Martelly n his Government's plans, in particular the "five Es" priorities of education, employment, energy, the environment and the rule of law. I have also noted the comments on the challenges and systemic deficiencies facing Haiti and on the support that MINUSTAH and the United Nations country teams should provide in the humanitarian field and in efforts of a social-developmental-stabilizing nature, such as the reduction of community violence and quick-impact projects.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“I have also noted the support expressed by members of the Council and other Member States for the Secretary-General's recommendation that the mandate of the Mission be extended by an additional year. Careful note has been taken of the concerns, recommendations and timely advice to the Mission on critical aspects of its work with the Government of Haiti, in keeping with the conditions-based consolidation plan 2013-2016 submitted by the Secretary-General in March in the core areas of police development, electoral capacity-building, the rule of law and key governance issues, including the promotion of a dialogue on a minimum political consensus regarding elections, the legislative agenda and the strengthening of State institutions.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“Ms. Honore: I would first like tojoin other speakers in welcoming the initiative of Argentina during its presidency of the Security Council in placing on the Council's agenda the question concerning Haiti and the attendant consideration of the Secretary-General's report (S/2013/493) on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). I deeply appreciate the support expressed for the work ofmy predecessors in the post of Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for the work of the military, police and civilian personnel, including United Nations volunteers, as well as the support expressed for the efforts of the United Nations country team in Haiti, as we continue to assist the Government of Haiti in ensuring an environment of stability and security.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“(spoke in Spanish) The search for avenues to facilitate dialogue and consensus among Haitians is essential in building a country able to stand on its own, with democratic institutions that will give concrete answers to the many challenges that lie ahead and take Haiti out of the institutional cyclical crisis that has characterized it, and very often paralyzed it.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“MINUSTAH, in close consultation with its international partners, continues to work to convince national stakeholders that a minimum political consensus that makes it possible to hold elections as soon as possible and an agreement on the continuity of institutions are in their best interest and that of the nation. To that end, the interest shown by national stakeholders for dialogue as a means of a means of reaching an agreement is one reason to remain optimistic and should be encouraged. A mediation initiative, as well our intensified efforts to promote dialogue among national actors, could form the basis of an inter-Haitian process that would be able to overcome the current stalemate and prevent a potential crisis that could have an affect on the stability of Haiti.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“During the reporting period, the strained relations between the executive branch and Parliament impeded the adoption of a consensual legislative agenda, another key governance indicator. That situation impaired progress on crucial legislative reform, such as the law against money laundering, the law on the financing of political parties and the revision of the criminal code and the criminal procedure code. (spoke in French) In conclusion, Haiti is at a critical juncture. Indeed, progress in the fields of security and stabilization, as well as the concerted efforts of the Martelly/Lamothe Government for socioeconomic development, could be jeopardized by the instability resulting from the polarization linked to the election stalemate.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“With regard to respect for the rule of law, although the oversight and accountability mechanisms provided for in the Constitution have been established, it is critical that the Government and its international partners continue to build the capacity of those institutions. For example, without the establishment of a strong inspectorate for the vetting of judicial appointments, the Superior Council of the Judiciary will not be able to effectively exercise oversight. Strengthening the rule of law also entails allowing key oversight institutions to operate independently. With regard to the Mission's governance benchmarks, MINUSTAH has concentrated its good offices efforts on promoting dialogue among national stakeholders to overcome the electoral stalemate.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“The delays in the establishment of the Electoral Council and the lack of clarity on the electoral law have so far impaired the electoral body's capacity to significantly advance preparations for the electoral process. Nevertheless, the Electoral Council has issued a request for its operational costs to be included in the 2013-2014 national budget and the Council's Director General and Council members have started their electoral planning. MINUSTAH's objective is to create the conditions that will allow the Government of Haiti to progressively assume greater responsibility for the management of the electoral process.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“The gains in stability and security need to be sustained in order for Haiti to succeed in its ongoing effort to forge economic partnerships, attract foreign investment and foster socioeconomic development- the cornerstone of enduring stability. Concerning the police development benchmarks, achieving the targets of the 2012-2016 police development plan will require the continued commitment of the Government and Member States to ensure that the appropriate funding is made available to support a professional, reliable and accountable police force. Outstanding challenges include insufficient regional coverage by the police force, due to staffing shortages, and the need to continue strengthening the institution's management and administrative capacity and its Inspectorate General.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“My predecessor, as well as MINUSTAH's Deputy Special Representative, and I have met on several occasions with President Martelly and Prime Minister Lamothe to explain the ongoing reduction of MINUSTAH's footprint and the Mission's consolidation plan with its four areas of stabilization benchmarks. Both leaders have expressed support for a phased withdrawal of the Mission as the capacity of national institutions increases. In that regard, a joint Government-MINUSTAH working group was established in April to monitor the gradual and orderly transfer of responsibilities to the Government. It is vital that the Government, with MINUSTAH's support, continue to work on multiple fronts to advance progress towards the stabilization benchmarks.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“With regard to MINUSTAH's conditions-based consolidation, the military and police components completed their mandated reduction of personnel during the reporting period, in accordance with resolution 2070 (2012). The Mission stands ready to proceed with further adjustments in troop strength as may be mandated by the Council in October. Concerning cholera, as of 29 June, the epidemic had caused the deaths of 8,173 persons and infected more than 660,000. The budget of the national plan for the elimination of cholera amounts to $443.7 million for the period 2013 to 2015, of which roughly 47 per cent has been pledged. The United Nations continues to support the Government of Haiti with the various short- and medium-term priorities that need to be addressed to eliminate cholera transmission in the country.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“In the meantime, special commissions of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies have investigated the circumstances of the judge's death. In that climate of polarization and heightened mutual suspicion, I have been engaging Haiti's key political actors on both sides of the divide to promote dialogue aimed at reaching a minimum agreement on the way forward, particularly concerning the elections. I have also met regularly with members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Haiti, including troop- contributing countries, to ensure that every effort is made to guarantee the continuity of the country's institutions, most notably the continued functioning of Parliament beyond January 2014. It is important that we, as the international community, remain united in our common message and speak with one voice.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“That perception united a grouping of main opposition parties that repeatedly and publicly called on President Martelly to uphold the constitutional requirement of timely elections, or else to resign, thus popularizing the chant calling for "elections or resignation". Meanwhile, a controversy has erupted concerning the sudden death, on 13 July, of a judge who had subpoenaed the Prime Minister and other senior Government officials in the context of an investigation into allegations of corruption concerning members of the first family. Observers have expressed concern about the independence of the judiciary, following a series of controversial arrest warrants issued against persons related to the investigation of the alleged corruption case.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“(spoke in French) Ifthe provisions ofthe 2008 electoral law were to be implemented and the Senate elections were not held by January 2014, the Senate, and, as a logical consequence, the Parliament, could become ineffective. That would represent a genuine setback in the democratic process, which Haiti does not have the luxury to afford. In such a case, a possible mobilization of opposition forces and civil society could not be excluded, which would destabilize the political and security situation. (spoke in English) Delays in the submission of the draft electoral law by the executive to Parliament fuelled speculation among legislators that the executive had intentionally delayed the process to ensure that Parliament would become non-functional.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“However, there have been protracted delays caused, in part, by the eight months that it took the three branches of Government to designate the nine members of the Electoral Council, which was eventually established in April 2013, followed by the delayed submission of the draft electoral law by the Electoral Council to the executive, and by the executive to Parliament. Despite the executive branch's repeated public statements in favour of holding the elections as soon as possible, those delays have led a number ofpolitical and civil society actors to express skepticism concerning the likelihood that elections will be held in 2013.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“Nevertheless, MINUSTAH's military and police continue to play an important role in supporting the National Police in maintaining overall security and stability. The further strengthening of the National Police remains a critical stabilization benchmark, particularly as MINUSTAH proceeds to consolidate. Turning to the political situation, the continued delay in the holding of long-overdue partial senatorial, municipal and local elections is of increasing concern and poses a series of risks to the stabilization process. Yesterday's long-awaited submission to Parliament by President Martelly of the draft electoral law that is required to launch the electoral process is a most welcome development.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“Statistics show a downward trend in homicides, kidnappings and incidents of Violent civil unrest during the first half of the year, as compared to the same period in 2012. However, we have recently seen an increased occurrence of politically motivated protests linking socioeconomic grievances with broader anti-Government messages, including dissatisfaction with the ongoing electoral stalemate. With the support of the United Nations police, the performance of the Haitian National Police has improved as it has continued to assume increased responsibility for the provision of internal security, particularly in the 4 of the country's 10 regions vacated by MINUSTAH's military component.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“(spoke in French) I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome the presence in the Chamber of the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Haiti. (spoke in Spanish) I would like to begin my report with special thanks to all the countries that are contributing troops and police units to MINUSTAH and to all those Member States that have cooperated in the stabilization and reconstruction process for their valuable support for the consolidation of peace and democracy in Haiti. (spoke in English) Since my predecessor's most recent briefing to the Security Council last March (see S/PV.6936), the overall security situation in Haiti has remained relatively stable, with a decrease in both civil unrest and major crimes.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Republic ofArgentina, in its capacity as President of the Security Council this month, and to all members for organizing this meeting, whose purpose is to present to the Council the most recent report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) (S/2013/493). I am also pleased to have an opportunity to share with the Council, for the first time in my capacity as Special Representative of the Secretary-General, an assessment of the most recent developments in the political and security situations in Haiti, as well as an overview of MINUSTAH's activities in the past few months in supporting peacebuilding and political stability and in strengthening the rule of law.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source