SECRETARY-GENERAL WELCOMES PROGRESS IN MADAGASCAR

TOWARDS GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL UNITY

 

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General welcomes the progress achieved in Madagascar towards the establishment of a Government of National Unity.  He urges the Malagasy leaders to quickly conclude the negotiations for the appointment of members of the transitional government and make the necessary concessions to ensure that the transitional process runs smoothly.

The United Nations will remain engaged in the mediation process through the Joint Mediation Team on Madagascar, chaired by former President of Mozambique, Joaquim Chissano.  It is committed to support the full implementation of the Maputo agreements and a rapid return to constitutional order through credible elections.

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