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Merores

lines on the record: 54
first: 2005-05-13
most recent: 2010-10-14
sittings or episodes: 8
sources: un-security-council

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“It is common knowledge that Haiti will hold presidential and legislation elections in late November. It is therefore clear that the renewal of MINUSTAH's mandate will send a very strong signal to the people of Haiti that the Security Council and the entire international community stand side by side with Haiti to assist it in the process leading to free, transparent and democratic elections. Allow me also to take this opportunity to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, Mr. Edmond Mulet, and all the civilian and military personnel of MINUSTAH who are working alongside the Haitian National Police and the Government to assist us in this process.”
2010-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6399 (2010) · source
“Mr. Merores (Haiti) (spoke in French): I shall be brief. I should like to express the gratitude of the Government and people of Haiti for the resolution just adopted by the Council. It demonstrates yet again, as if there were any need to do so, the Council's ongoing interest in the issue of Haiti since 2004. That is why, on behalf of the Government and people of Haiti, I thank the Council for having adopted the resolution. I should like in particular to thank the Group of Friends of Haiti and all our other friends who worked tirelessly to draft the text that has just been adopted by the Council. I also take this opportunity to thank all the troop-contributing countries that are active in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH).”
2010-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6399 (2010) · source
“I assure the Council that the Government is well aware of these incidents and that, together with the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and the Haitian National Police, it is taking appropriate measures to remedy the situation and ensure better protection of women and children. Finally, I want to convey the gratitude of the Government and the people of Haiti to Mr. Mulet and to MINUSTAH. We all know that they are working in extremely difficult conditions and that they have nonetheless made it possible for the Government and the country to make progress towards stabilization.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“Mr. Merores (Haiti) (spoke in French): I apologize for taking the floor again, but I could not fail to do so, even if just once more to thank Council members and all others who spoke this morning. On behalf of my Government, I thank them for their very positive comments; the Government will be duly informed of those comments. I am certain that the Government will follow up on the recommendations made as my country moves towards stability. A number of speakers made reference to the problem of sexual violence arising from certain deplorable incidents in certain camps for the displaced.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“To conclude, please allow me once again, on behalf of my Government, to express our appreciation for the assistance we have received thus far for the electoral process and for the reconstruction of the country. I thank the international community as a whole. I do not want to name names, but I cannot help but mention the contributions provided by our neighbouring regional and subregional communities. That is what I have to add to the very comprehensive briefing of Mr. Mulet, whom I would again like to thank, along with the members of the Council and you, Sir. 6”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“Regarding financing, as noted, only 18 per cent of the pledges have been delivered thus far, and I know that the co-chairs of the Interim Commission - former President Bill Clinton and Prime Minister Bellerive - have called on our international partners to increase that percentage so that the projects that have been approved can be implemented. In this regard, all I can do is thank the countries that have already delivered and, on behalf of my Government, call on those who have not yet or have only partially done so to do so, and assure them that the Government has done everything possible to ensure a transparent and peaceful management of these funds.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“That is why it is so important for the Government and the international community to ensure that the amounts pledged are made available to the Commission in order to avoid any delay in the reconstruction work and to ensure that there is no outbreak of violence due to a failure to meet the population's legitimate expectations of better conditions. As Mr. Mulet has said, much work remains to be done. This will, of course, be a long-term effort. I would like to assure you, Sir, and the members of the Council that the Government is committed to ensuring that this work takes place in good conditions. We know that, there will be a new administration at the beginning of next year, but the current administration will nonetheless want to lay the foundations for the new administration to be able to continue the work already begun.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“It is therefore clear once again that the international community's contribution, in particular the fulfilment of the pledges and the effective availability of the funds promised to my Government at the 31 March conference, is extremely urgent in order to ensure that the population's expectations are not disappointed. The Secretary-General's report (S/2010/446), as noted by Mr. Mulet, highlights the fragility of the 5 security situation. As there are 1.3 million people displaced or otherwise affected by the 12 January earthquake, the reconstruction work has become increasingly urgent and necessary, and its impact on the security situation cannot be underestimated.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“Regarding the first challenge, the elections, on behalf of the Government I can assure the Council that everything will be done to organize credible and transparent elections whose results are accepted by the population. It is obvious that the second challenge - the recovery work - will necessarily require the next Government to enjoy the necessary legitimacy to lead the reconstruction process to a successful conclusion. Regarding the reconstruction work, as has also been stressed, the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission is now functional. At its most recent meeting, several projects were approved, as Mr. Mulet noted, although we lack the funds to launch them.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“Mr. Merores (Haiti) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, and the members of the Council for organizing this debate, which demonstrates once again the Council's interest in Haiti. Allow me to also thank Mr. Mulet for his very comprehensive briefing, which gave an overview of the situation as seen from his privileged position in Haiti. Mr. Mulet's briefing was so comprehensive that it is difficult for me to add anything. Indeed, the challenges facing the Government have been clearly described by Mr. Mulet. I will mention two: the issue of the legislative and presidential elections scheduled, as noted, for 28 November this year, and the reconstruction work in the country following the earthquake of 12 January.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“On behalf of the Government, I thank the host country, the Dominican Republic, and all the other Member States that responded positively to the invitation of President Leonel F ernandez and that once again reiterated their assistance and support for Haiti during the reconstruction phase.”
2010-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6330 (2010) · source
“We have every reason to believe that these elections will take place in the best possible conditions thanks to the additional resources provided for in the resolution adopted today, thus ensuring the effective transfer of power in early February, as provided for in the Haitian Constitution. With your permission, Sir, I would like to express to the Council once again, on behalf of the Government and people of Haiti, our gratitude for this resolution, which certainly represents an additional step in the assistance that we have received from the United Nations with a view to ensuring the stability and development of the country. 10-38889 In this respect, I would like to note the successful outcome of the summit held this week in Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic.”
2010-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6330 (2010) · source
“The Government would like to express its gratitude to the Council, which has shown great sympathy and understanding for Haiti's trials over the past six years. Having said this, I would like to emphasize to the Council that the Government is resolutely committed to the electoral process, as was reiterated by our Head of State. Legislative and the presidential elections are planned for the end of November. Provisions have been made and are now being finalized with the support of the Organization of American States, the Caribbean 10-38889 Community and, of course, the United Nations system.”
2010-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6330 (2010) · source
“As the Council knows - and as is noted in the resolution i the country is now engaged in an electoral process. It is clear that, given the enormous losses we suffered following the earthquake of 12 January, including losses in the national police, the additional support provided for in the resolution will certainly enable the police to better ensure the security of the population during the electoral period. As also indicated, we are now squarely in the rainy season in Haiti, which has created further difficulties for those still living in makeshift camps. Thus, the appeal to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) to support the efforts of the Government to take better control of the situation both in the capital and in the provincial cities that have taken in internally displaced persons is very important.”
2010-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6330 (2010) · source
“Mr. Merores (Haiti) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for giving me the floor. On behalf of the Government and people of Haiti, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the Council, who have voted in favour of this resolution. As the Council knows, the resolution is extremely important to us. At the most recent meeting of the Security Council on Haiti (see S/PV.6303), following the submission by the Secretary-General of his report (S/ZOlO/ZOO), our Prime Minister, Jean-Max Bellerive, strongly emphasized the importance that Haiti attaches to the issues covered in today's resolution. Haiti therefore welcomes the unanimous adoption of the resolution, which will certainly help the Government in the current difficult phase.”
2010-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6330 (2010) · source
“The conference will be another step in the enormous effort of building the new Haiti sought by the Government and people of our country. That cannot be done without the support of the international community. I should like in advance, on behalf of the Government and people of Haiti, to thank the international community, which has always stood by us. 7”
2010-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6274 (2010) · source
“They pose a potential threat to life and property, and the Government is in the process of tracking them down. With the assistance of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, the Haitian National Police is working to apprehend them to ensure that they can do no further harm. The Government continues to mobilize itself to prepare for the ministerial meeting on Haiti's reconstruction to be held on 31 March. A comprehensive reconstruction plan will be presented to our various partners that will cover all the basic elements necessary to the Viable reconstruction and sustainable development of the country. It will be an arduous task. International solidarity allowed us to quickly address the situation in the first few hours following the quake.”
2010-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6274 (2010) · source
“The host families and communities assisting displaced persons who have fled the most heavily impacted cities are bearing that weighty burden with virtually no help, and they need assistance as well. At the same time, the Government needs assistance to re-establish the agricultural sector as the hurricane season approaches. A significant problem mentioned by Mr. Le Roy is public security. It is important to note that, although the security situation has remained relatively stable since 12 January, there have been various instances of banditry not only in the capital but also throughout the country. Over 4,000 escaped prisoners, including some of the most dangerous criminals, are still roaming the streets and beginning to resume their activities.”
2010-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6274 (2010) · source
“Until the situation is stabilized, and given the urgent need to prepare for the coming rainy season, assistance and recovery activities must be strengthened 10-24612 quickly and extended to people and places throughout the country that have yet to receive them. Thus, the revised $1.44 billion flash appeal launched yesterday by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, which will assist 3 million people gravely affected by the catastrophe by the end of the year, comes at the right moment. As we know, more than 1.2 million people require emergency assistance in terms of shelter and sanitation needs. At least 2 million people require food assistance.”
2010-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6274 (2010) · source
“We welcome that timely decision and, on behalf of the Government, thank the troop-contributing countries and through them their Governments that promptly acceded to that request. In spite of improved conditions on the ground, as today's speakers have noted, the situation remains of great concern. The humanitarian needs are immense, and urgent action must therefore be taken to meet the requirements of the population. The heavy toll is known to all - more than 270,000 deaths, more than 250,000 public, commercial and residential buildings destroyed, and more than 1 million people living in the streets or public areas. These figures speak for themselves, and have also been reflected in televised images.”
2010-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6274 (2010) · source
“It is also another opportunity for me and for President Preval, as he has done many times, to sincerely thank the great comity of nations and to express the gratitude of the Government and people of Haiti for the overwhelming generosity exhibited in this tragic situation. I take this opportunity to once again convey the condolences of the people and Government of Haiti to the United Nations and the families of staff members of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) who have been so sorely tested. The Haitian delegation welcomes resolution 1908 (2010), adopted last month, endorsing the recommendation of the Secretary-General to increase the overall force levels of MINUSTAH.”
2010-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6274 (2010) · source
“Mr. Merores (Haiti) (spoke in French): I am very grateful to you, Sir, for having organized this meeting of the Council to hear the very edifying briefings of Mr. Holmes and Mr. Le Roy, which, in the View of the Haitian delegation, reflect the tireless commitment of the entire international community to the ongoing effort to assist, re-establish and rebuild my country. The woes unleashed upon Haiti on 12 January have given the international community an opportunity each day to express its great solidarity and compassion for a wounded people that continues to be battered by fate.”
2010-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6274 (2010) · source
“Moreover, in addition to the efforts that the Security Council is making through MINUSTAH to stabilize the country, as various speakers have recalled, it is also clear that that stabilization is contingent on progress in the area of socio-economic development. That is why my Government, aware of that crucial link, attaches great importance to the success of the Washington conference next week and affirms that it looks forward to the strong support the international community at this conference.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Once again, our thanks go to delegations that have shown their interest in the success of the conference and have already expressed their intention to actively participate. The Haitian Government has no doubt that, with their support, the goals that it has set for the economic recovery of the country and for meeting the basic needs of the population will be achieved. More than one speaker has made the point today that Haiti is at a decisive turning point and that the country and the international community should seize the moment. We would like to affirm that, for its part, Haiti stands ready to do so. It has very often been said that economic development and security are closely linked and that no country can escape that linkage.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“That is why my delegation would like, through this body, to once again thank the Secretary-General for his active commitment to the success of the donor conference on Haiti's social and economic development that will take place in Washington on 14 April, that is to say next week. In that connection, it is worth underscoring the trip that the economist Paul Collier recently made to Haiti at the Secretary- General's request and the resulting report. The needs and the possibilities were in most cases identified and are taken up in our national strategy paper for growth and poverty reduction. Aligning the interventions of our partners with the priorities of the Government and the funds to be released following that conference will, we hope, give the country a boost and enable it to move forward on a different, far more stable economic basis.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Regarding socio-economic development, as many speakers have acknowledged, Haiti is still struggling to recover from the adverse effects of last April's food crisis and of the storms that struck the country in August and September 2008, caused considerable destruction to major infrastructure and almost wiped out our agriculture sector. As a result, the national economy is still suffering enormously, which is compounded by the global economic and financial crisis affecting the whole world. We know only too well that 78 per cent of the population still lives below the poverty line and that the efforts of the Haitian authorities and the international community to meet the Millennium Development Goals are being sorely tested.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“While, as the report stresses, the security situation has definitely improved thanks to better coordination between the Haitian National Police and MINUSTAH, we cannot declare victory, because the situation clearly remains fragile. The report itself acknowledges that. I would like to say that the Government is perfectly aware, just as we all are, that much remains to be done in that area. That is why we attach special importance to initiatives to give the country a 14,000-strong police force by 2011, while increasing and improving our efforts with regard to the judicial and correctional systems, to which some speakers referred today.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The Government and people of Haiti remain fully committed, with the strong support of regional and international institutions and the entire international community, to building a new, modern, democratic society, one geared towards sustainable development. The Secretary-General's report in document S/2009/129, before us today, is very timely and commands our attention. It has come at a crucial time, when the Haitian people are preparing to cast their votes on the 19'h of this month in order to fill 12 vacancies in the Senate of the Republic. These elections, as the report says, could help facilitate the functioning of the upper house and reinforce the bases of democratic renewal to which the Haitian nation aspires.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I need not recall the importance and symbolism of the recent visit to Haiti by a high-level delegation led by the Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, and the former United States President, Bill Clinton, a visit referred to by several speakers. It was followed by the Security Council's Visit, from 11 to 14 March, under the leadership of Ambassador Urbina of Costa Rica, which was very much appreciated by the Haitian people and Government. They see it as tangible proof of the international community's interest in the situation in Haiti and its commitment to support us in rebuilding the country.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“They come from all continents and from various horizons, but they are all inspired and united by their desire to help redress a situation that has gone on all too long. The Government of Haiti salutes their efforts. I wish to take this opportunity to humbly pay my respects to those who have perished on the field of honour. Once again I should like to thank the members of the Security Council and the international community as a whole for the ongoing interest in Haiti. I carefully noted the various comments, analyses and suggestions that provided a backdrop to the various statements. Very sincerely, I would like to thank all speakers, from CARICOM. and the Latin American region or elsewhere, for the support they have shown with regard to my country. I convey to them the gratitude of the Government and people of Haiti.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“On behalf of the Government of Haiti, I wish to congratulate him on the outstanding job done under his enlightened leadership by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). I would like to take this opportunity to express once again, on behalf of the Government and people of Haiti, our gratitude to the many countries of the region, of CARICOM, which, under Brazil, are participating in MINUSTAH. The positive results of the Mission were covered at length by many speakers and do not need any additional comments. In that regard, before I go on, I wish to make particular mention of all those workers for peace who, day and night, are present throughout Haiti and who are giving the authorities and people of Haiti their contributions to the renewal of the country.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Mr. Merores (Haiti) (spoke in French): Allow me first, Mr. President, to congratulate you on Mexico's assuming the presidency of the Security Council. As you know, Mexico is a country friendly with ours. Also, I would like to congratulate you on the exemplary manner in which you have been conducting the work of the Council during your presidency. I wish to thank you too for having taken the initiative to hold this open debate on the question of Haiti. I also congratulate the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Annabi, for the briefing he gave us this morning, which admirably complements the Secretary-General's recent report on the situation in Haiti.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Nonetheless, on behalf of my Government, I wish to reaffirm to the international community that Haiti is resolutely committed to reconstruction and development. For that reason we attach great importance to the upcoming donor conference to be hosted by the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, D.C., and we hope that Haiti will again enjoy the kind support of the international community, which so far has never failed us. In conclusion, allow me to reiterate my gratitude to the Security Council for having organized this visit. I wish again to convey my special gratitude to Ambassador Urbina, who led the visit. I also wish to express the appreciation of the Haitian Government for the Council's constant and continuing interest in Haiti.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6093 (2009) · source
“That was clearly stated by the 6 various interlocutors who had the opportunity to share their impressions with the members of the Council. Nevertheless, as the country's highest authorities, starting with the President and Prime Minister, said, the economic and social remains very fragile. As Ambassador Urbina said, we are is still suffering the devastating consequences of the four successive hurricanes that struck Haiti in 2008. It is important to underscore here for the Council that the meagre economic progress achieved in 2007 was battered by the hurricanes. As a result, the agricultural sector in particular, as well as basic infrastructure, suffered a serious blow from which the country is finding it very difficult to recover.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6093 (2009) · source
“Mr. Merores (Haiti) (spoke in French): On behalf of the Government of Haiti, 1 thank the Security Council for having organized the Council mission to Haiti. Special thanks go to Ambassador Urbina, who led the mission. We believe that his briefing was comprehensive and covered all areas addressed by the mission during its visit to Haiti. As members know, this visit took place following the visit of the Secretary- General accompanied by former President Bill Clinton; it thus enabled the international community, represented by the members of the Council, to get an exhaustive idea of the situation that Haiti has been facing for some time. As aptly stated by Ambassador Urbina, it is clear that since 2005 the security situation on the ground has improved considerably.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6093 (2009) · source
“The most important priority is, then, to make conflict prevention an operational reality. "In conclusion, I would like express the hope that cooperation and coordination among the principal organs of the United Nations will intensify in this crucial domain, which remains at the heart of the goals of our Organization."”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“"Just as conflict prevention is a multidimensional task involving a set of political, humanitarian, development and other measures tailored to each specific context, a successful preventive strategy is dependent upon the cooperation of many different actors, including Member States, international, regional and subregional organizations, the private sector, non- governmental organizations and other civil society actors. "However, in the final analysis, it is up to each State to take responsibility to prevent conflicts. In his 2006 report on the prevention of armed conflict (A/60/89l), the Secretary-General remarked that 'A culture of prevention is beginning to take hold at the United Nations' but that 'An unacceptable gap still remains between rhetoric and reality'.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“The issue has been included as a specific item on the agenda of the General Assembly in 2002 and every session since - an indication of the increasing perception of the concept's importance. "By establishing the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) in 2005, the General Assembly took an important step forward in the field of conflict prevention. The efforts of the Commission constitute an essential component in solidifying peace and preventing relapse into conflicts. But that is not enough. We need to reinforce the mediation and good offices capabilities of the United Nations system in its entirety. We should strive to provide the necessary tools for the United Nations to play that crucial role, while fully respecting the sovereignty of all Member States.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“"At the 2005 World Summit, when heads of State and Government gathered in New York, they stressed the importance of the prevention of armed conflicts and solemnly renewed their commitment to strengthen the capacity of the United Nations in that regard. "They also stressed the need for the Security Council, the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Secretary- General to coordinate their activities within their respective Charter mandates. I am convinced that there is still room for progress to enhance that coordination and cooperation. "The prevention of armed conflict is one of the principal purposes of the United Nations and lies at the centre of many of the Organization's efforts.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“Mr. Merores (Haiti) (spoke in French): I have the pleasure to deliver, on behalf of Her Excellency Ms. Haya Rashed Al-Khalifa, President of the General Assembly, the following statement. "The Security Council meets today to convene a thematic debate on its role in conflict prevention and resolution, in particular in Africa. I am pleased to participate in today's debate in my capacity as President of the sixty-first session of the General Assembly, which is the chief deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the United Nations. I would like to thank Mr. Pascal Gayama, the President of the Council for the month of August, for his invitation to address the Council today.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“On the strength of the clear determination of our people to overcome the trials arising from the vicissitudes of our history, and on the strength of the unconditional support of the United Nations and the international community - and once again the Haitian Government renews its gratitude for the help received - Haiti remains convinced that it will emerge tempered by this crisis and that it will regain the place rightfully assigned to it by destiny.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“The finding of the mission that Haiti is far from attaining the Millennium Development Goals without major long-term assistance from the United Nations system and the international community merits the attention of all of us. The serious deficiencies in areas such as education, infrastructure, energy, roads, agriculture and the environment, and the weakness of the administrative capacity - these are well-known to the Interim Government, and it is precisely in order to deal with them that the Government appealed to the Economic and Social Council to assist it and future Haitian Government in the ongoing and the necessary future efforts to that end. This is definitely an enormous and daunting challenge, but it is not an impossible challenge.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“I would like, on behalf of the Government and people of Haiti, to thank the members of the Group - in particular its leader, the Ambassador of Canada - for the very outstanding work done in so little time and for the clear interest that they all expressed in the cause of the development of Haiti. They saw at first hand the enormous challenges confronting both the Interim Government and the Government that will emerge from the forthcoming elections, and above all the very close links between peace and development. They also saw the enormous interest their mission aroused in a people that is seeking a better future and the commitment of the authorities of the Interim Government to work to that end.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“In order to do this and to lay the foundations for the development of the country, the ongoing assistance of the international community and of MINUSTAH will remain essential. Accordingly, we hope that MINUSTAH's mandate will be renewed in due course for not less than one year, pursuant to the recommendation of the Security Council mission and previous speakers. I would like to refer to the Economic and Social Council and once again to thank it for its involvement in the long-term development process in Haiti. The mission of the Ad Hoc Advisory Group that visited the country last month, in parallel to the Security Council mission, was eloquent testimony of its great interest in the economic future of my country.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“We regret the words of some who call into question our determination to complete this exercise, which will guarantee compliance with the rights of all citizens. Particularly with regard to the situation of Mr. Neptune, the Council will recall, I am sure, the explanations that were given by the President of the Republic himself - which were very clear - in the Palais National during the audience that he accorded to members of the Council and to members of the Economic and Social Council delegation. With regard to the Security Council mission, I wish to reaffirm here that the Interim Government resolutely intends to organize the elections by the end of the year and definitely will hand power over to the elected President.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“The Government is not evading the necessary reforms of the police and the judiciary; it intends to do everything it can to carry them out. I would point out the placatory policy of the Government, which in recent months has taken steps to reach out to certain dignitaries of political parties. The Government once again reiterates its desire to combat all violations of human rights and intends to adopt all necessary measures to end impunity. It is resolutely committed to guarantee the security and safety of the people, to dismantle armed gangs and reintegrate them into civilian life, to reorganize the National Police, to adopt urgent measures to combat impunity in all its forms, and to embark on judicial reform, mindful of the promotion of and respect for the rights of all of citizens.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“Making a reality of pledges made in Washington and Cayenne is essential for making progress on that programmes. The Interim Government wishes to reaffirm its commitment to working for the respect of human rights, mindful that the three pillars of development, security and human rights are crucial for sustainable development. The Government thus endorses the recommendations of the Secretary-General contained in his report in document A/59/2005, entitled "In larger freedom: towards development, security and human rights for all". However, the Government remains alive to comments and criticism from human rights organizations and is aware of certain deficiencies in the judiciary and in the police. It is working with the international community to rebuild and strengthen State institutions.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“According to the wishes of the provisional President of the Republic, this will be an open dialogue, excluding no one, addressed to all political forces and all civil society groups that have renounced violence. The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programme should be mentioned in that context. The Government is firmly convinced that the programme is absolutely crucial for attaining the goals it has set, and its commitment to achieving them cannot be doubted. However, the Government is aware of the fragility of that issue and intends to manage it the most rational way. An official commission was created to implement the DDR programme. However, the funds required to carry it out exceed available government funding, and pledged contributions for those activities remain limited.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“Also in the framework of preparations for the elections, it is encouraging to note that electoral registration has begun, advancing the electoral process to the next stage, following the announcement of elections, their timetable and the previously established plan for operational activities and the consultations held between the Government, on the one hand, and the Provisional Electoral Council, the Organization of American States and MINUSTAH, on the other. Similarly, mindful that national reconciliation and dialogue are essential for the long-term political process, the head of State has officially initiated a national dialogue, which we deem to be a key element of the political transition.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“To combat that phenomenon, the Haitian National Police and MINUSTAH have just created a coordinated cell to combat kidnapping, and the Government reaffirms its commitment to combat all forms of insecurity. Simultaneously, the Government of Haiti is working to restore the State's authority throughout its territory, regaining control of police stations that previously had been illegally occupied by groups claiming to be demobilized soldiers.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source