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  1. “A major turning point has just occurred on the political scene in Haiti. An important agreement, the El Rancho agreement, was signed on 14 March by the main stakeholders in Haitian political life as a culmination of the process of political dialogue launched two months ago by President Michel Joseph Martelly, under the auspices of the President of the Haitian Episcopal Conference, Cardinal Chibly Langlois. The horizon has now become much clearer. From now on, the political obstacles that were holding back the elections have been removed. The agreement expressly provides for the establishment of a "Government of openness, capable of creating the conditions necessary to achieve free, fair and democratic elections". The already enacted electoral law should be subject to some agreed amendments.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  2. “The Haitian Government welcomes the general observation made by the Secretary-General on the evolution of the situation in Haiti. Despite the problems, he writes, progress towards stabilizing the situation in Haiti since the first initial deployment of MINUSTAH, in 2004, has been considerable. We have taken note of the remaining issues and certain concerns mentioned in the report, for example, the "slowness of the political process", the "tensions" between the Parliament and the executive branch and the "delays in holding elections". In that regard, I wish to emphasize that the call by the Secretary-General for elections in 2014 as being essential for the continuity of democratic institutions was heard and has had deep resonance among the country's political stakeholders in particular and in Haitian society in general.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  3. “The Haitian Government also takes note of the various options for reconfiguring MINUSTAH, desired from all sides, that are being considered. On those issues, I would like to voice the position of the Haitian Government and, if necessary, provide some clarification and new information that will complete the data contained in the report and allow for an evaluation of recent developments in the situation in Haiti. First of all, however, let me express the gratitude of the Haitian Government to all Member States that, through their generous contribution of human, financial, technical and material resources since 2004, have provided unwavering support to MINUSTAH, thereby accompanying the Haitian people in its march towards the establishment of the rule of law and a truly democratic society.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  4. “Mr. Regis (Haiti) (spoke in French): At the outset, I should like on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Haiti to thank the Secretary-General for his excellent report (S/2014/162), submitted to the Security Council pursuant to resolution 2119 (2013), extending to 15 October 2014 the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). The Haitian Government has examined with great interest the content of that report, which provides clear, balanced and objective observations of the political and security situation in Haiti; the status of economic, humanitarian and recovery plans; and an update on the various aspects of MINUSTAH activities through the primary pillars of its 10-year-old mandate.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  5. “These are all values that have never been more relevant to and necessary for the building of a national and international order that is more just, more human and more fraternal, an order to which humankind has aspired since 1945. I welcome the report of the Secretary-General, which is balanced and, overall, in line with the previous report (S/2013/139). It reports the facts, highlights the efforts of the Haitian authorities to strengthen political, economic and security governance and lists the existing limits and shortcomings in terms of what remains to be done. I reiterate, on behalf of my country and its Government, my faith in the many United Nations initiatives, both in Haiti and elsewhere, to resolve and overcome conflict, reduce poverty, promote development and bring people together.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

  6. “In that regard, in addition to ongoing efforts in the country to build the rule of law, which is inseparable from promoting respect for differences despite disagreements, the Government of Haiti has reached a new milestone in its commitment to the pre-eminent dignity of the human person. On 16 August, here at the United Nations, Haiti signed the 1984 Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, adopted by the General Assembly on 10 December 1984. In that spirit, the Government of Haiti will continue to support the efforts of the Organization and the personal efforts of its representatives and staff to promote human rights in all their dimensions, which is a very real exercise in universal solidarity, tolerance and respect for cultural identities.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

  7. “In that regard, I am certain that I can count on the nobility of the Council's views and its attachment to the Republic of Haiti, whose stability, development and progress it has always particularly valued. Iwould like to convey to the Council the willingness of the Haitian Government, in solidarity with the ideals, principles and objectives defined by the Charter of the United Nations, to work tirelessly with the Council for international peace and security, development and the promotion and protection of human rights and political, economic, social and cultural rights.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

  8. “Haiti is an original member of the Organization which, from the very first cooperation mission of the Economic and Social Council pursuant to resolution 51 (IV), of 26 March 1947, has brought unceasing support to us in our development efforts. In that regard, Haiti can be proud to have a special and unique relationship with the United Nations. The time has therefore come to work to expand and redefine, as is clearly necessary, that cooperation, which of course has proven itself, so that it can be given a new impetus and a new dynamism and so that it can be better able to meet the needs of the times and more coherent with respect to national priorities.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

  9. “In addition, while welcoming the fact that Haiti, in the View of the Security Council, no longer constitutes a threat or a danger to international peace and security in the region, we believe that it is necessary to launch and deepen consideration of the post-MINUSTAH period with responsible partners through discussions that are calm and without preconceptions. As has been emphasized in the Secretary-General's report, voices are being raised in the country to call into question the presence of MINUSTAH. It would be desirable that all possible scenarios for disengagement be considered in order to avoid a repetition of history. The historic and unique ties that exist between Haiti and the United Nations are more relevant than ever.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

  10. “Yesterday, Tuesday, the executive power, through the Minister of Justice and Public Safety, submitted the draft electoral law governing the elections to the Chamber of Deputies. Over the past two years, significant advances and notable and indisputable progress, underscored almost unanimously by observers in good faith and by the Secretary-General in his report, have been made in all areas - institutional, socioeconomic, cultural and security. However, the task is immense, the challenges are great and the obstacles are formidable. That is why we attach a particular value to understanding, solidarity and cooperation with the international community, and primarily the United Nations.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

  11. “The Republic of Haiti, as is well known, is experiencing a very particular time which is undoubtedly decisive in its history. It seeks to strengthen its democratic institutions, while working relentlessly after so many lost decades to re-establish growth and finally commit to a path where the economy takes off and development is sustainable. Directly in line with its efforts to strengthen and see to the good functioning of the Republic's institutions, the President solemnly invited, on 14 August, the transitional College of the Permanent Electoral Council to take all necessary measures in order to organize partial senatorial and local elections no later than December 2013.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

  12. “The Haitian delegation wishes to express its appreciation to the members of the Security Council whose comments and expressed concerns strongly coincide with the Views and concerns of President Michel Joseph Martelly, Prime Minister Laurent Salvador Lamothe and the entire Government. I would also like to thank the members of the Security Council for their moderation, their reserve and the sense of proportion that they have shown in assessing the facts and events in my country. I have the privilege today to make the following comments before the Security Council, which is playing such an essential and indispensable role in the future of our world, and before Ambassadors who embody the mind to such a high degree and who contribute unceasingly and with talent to the standing of the Organization and the pursuit of its noble objectives.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

  13. “My Government expresses its sincere appreciation to the Secretary-General for his balanced and detailed report (S/2013/493), which touches upon many aspects of the political, economic, financial, health and security situation in Haiti. The Haitian Government supports the observations and recommendations contained in the report, in particular the extension of MINUSTAH's mandate for another year. Let me take this opportunity to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, Ms. Sandra Honore, for the high quality of her briefing and the relevance of her comments. I extend to her my best wishes for success as she takes on her mission in Haiti.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

  14. “Mr. Regis (Haiti) (spoke in French): I would like, first of all, to extend my warmest congratulations, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Haiti, to the Ambassador of Argentina, Her Excellency Mrs. Maria Cristina Perceval, who is presiding over the Security Council for the month of August. I would like to reiterate the profound gratitude of the authorities of my country and myself for taking the initiative to convene today's debate on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) on the eve of the expiration of its mandate, as provided for in resolution 2070 (2012), of 12 October 2012.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source