Thursday, the United States urged the executive and legislative authorities in Haiti to reach agreement on how to govern the country, before the current President Michel Martelly left office Sunday, February 7, in addition to advance towards democratic election of a new President.

"The United States urges the government and parliament, the constitutional authorities of Haiti, to reach an agreement on a roadmap to govern the country until a new President is elected," declared a spokesman for the US Department of State, urging to "conclude this agreement before February 7, when the constitutional mandate of President Martelly will end."

Reiterating that the Government of Barack Obama supports "all efforts to find solutions and reach consensus to conclude the electoral process in a quick manner."

Before concluding "The United States, with their international partners in Haiti, urge the Government of Haiti, its institutions and all political actors to reject violence and take all necessary measures to pave the way for the peaceful election of a new President and the remaining seats in parliament, as required by the Constitution."

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-16418-haiti-elections-statement-by-state-department.html

SL/ HaitiLibre