Vietnam calls for stakeholders’ support for political process in Haiti

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations, has urged all stakeholders to enhance dialogue and make good preparations to ensure fair and transparent upcoming elections in Haiti.
Vietnam calls for stakeholders’ support for political process in Haiti ảnh 1Haitian people (Photo: AP) 
New York (VNA) - Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the UnitedNations, has urged all stakeholders to enhance dialogue and make goodpreparations to ensure fair and transparent upcoming elections in Haiti.

Attending the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s video meeting on June 17 on thesituation in Haiti and activities of the UN Integrated Office inHaiti (BINUH) in the country, Quy voiced his concern overdifficulties and social and political instabilities in the African nation, andcondemned violent acts and kidnappings of criminal groups.

He called on the international community, including regional countries, to supportthe political process in Haiti, and the organisation of elections in apeaceful environment.

The Vietnamese diplomat proposed theHaitian government to come up with practical measures to thoroughly solvepoverty and socio-economic instability, while calling on the internationalcommunity and regional countries to continue supporting socio-economicdevelopment in the country, especially economic development and job creation projects.

He spoke highly of the BINUH's measures to support Haiti over the past time, andemphasised the role of regional countries and international organisations inthis activity.

Quy reaffirmed Vietnam’s support for Haitian people for peace, security anddevelopment in the country.

Speakers at the event said that the situation in Haiti continued to face manydifficulties, especially issues related to elections and constitutionalamendments.

They stressed the need for the Haitian government to strengthen measures toprevent violence and implement a plan to dismantle armed criminal groups.

Representatives from UNSC member countries also condemned acts of violence,attacks and kidnappings against civilians, especially women and children, inHaiti. They urged the government and political parties to promote dialogue toreach political consensus for elections in 2021.

They highly valued the role played by theBINUH in assisting the Haitian government in political dialogue andconstitutional reform, and asked the international community and countries tocontinue support for the country in addressing current challenges.

Established in 2019, the BINUH is responsiblefor advising the Government of Haiti in promoting and enhancing politicalstability as well as many other areas. The UNSC holds regular meetings every 4months to hear reports on the office’s operation./.
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