Friday, June 14, a spokesman of the US State Department quoted by the Voice of America, advised the Haitian executive and legislative powers, to agree according to the Constitution, to form a fully functional Government, to vote the budget, put in place economic policies beneficial to the Haitian people, strengthen transparency in resource management, promote long-term economic growth in order to foster the investment climate and job creation.

The State Department recalls that "[...] only a legally constituted government can submit a long-awaited budget and pay attention to the key issues faced by the country such as corruption, electoral reform [including the vote of the electoral law], insecurity and economic growth. And advocates dialogue "We encourage legally elected representatives to engage in a sincere and inclusive dialogue that can lead to a consensual strategy for the future of Haiti".

"The United States strongly encourages citizens, political parties and civil society organizations to express themselves peacefully and recommend a responsible exercise of this civic right," recalling that democratic changes must be made through the ballot box.

The US State Department has reiterated its commitment to work with Haiti towards more security, prosperity and a democratic future for the Haitian people.

TB/ HaitiLibre