Statement / by the President of the Security Council

Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 5343rd meeting, 6 Jan. 2006, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The question concerning Haiti"]

Reiterates its full support for the work of the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Juan Gabriel Valdés; reiterates that the future holding of elections is a fundamental steps towards democracy, and notes with concern the new postponement of the elections; urges the Transitional Government of Haiti and the Conseil Electoral Provisoire to expeditiously announce new and definitive dates for the elections; expresses its concern over the deterioration of security conditions and urges cooperation to restore the rule of law; reaffirms that short, medium and long-term strategies, within a unified framework, are needed to ensure coordination and continuity in the international assistance to Haiti.

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