ARTICLE - OAS - CHOICE OF PM

THE CHOICE OF A PRIME MINISTER IS A HAITIAN MATTER SAYS OAS
(Haiti Libre) -

Ambassador Albert R. Ramdin, Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) ended Saturday his 2 day visit to Haiti. During his visit, the Secretary General of the OAS met with President Martelly, some members of the international community; in addition to representatives of civil society. "In fact, this visit was a regular visit to assess the situation after the electoral process. I think that a central point of discussion is the formation of a government in Haiti. We are very pleased to see that President Martelly has designated his third candidate for the post of Prime Minister", said Ambassador Ramdin, adding that "The decision to endorse the nomination of the Prime Minister is a decision which belongs to Parliament and the international community should respect that [...] of course the international community would like that there be a Prime Minister and a government in place as quickly as possible, in order to provide support to Haiti; but the international community has absolutely nothing to say about the choice and the ratification of a Prime Minister."

Concerning the new candidate for Prime Minister's Office, Albert R. Ramdin said "I do not know Mr. Conille personally, but we will work with any Prime Minister who has been designated by the Haitian authorities."

On the eve of his departure, Ambassador Ramdin, reiterated to the press, the willingness of the OAS and the international community to continue to provide technical and financial support to the people and to the institutions of the Haitian state. He also mentioned the projects financed by the OAS : the civil registry, cadastre and scholarship program launched in June.