New York (US): India on Tuesday has taken note of the appointment of an Independent Consultative Constitutional Committee and hoped that a consultative process involving all stakeholders will be undertaken to reach decisions that adequately reflect the hopes and aspirations of the people of Haiti.
Speaking at the United Nations Security Council, India's Deputy Permanent Representative-Political Coordinator to the UN R Ravindra said that India stands ready to work with the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) and UN country team in carrying out their mandate especially in priority areas such as the delivery of justice, convening of elections and violence reduction, by carrying out holistic capacity and institution building activities, with full national ownership.
"We join the call for all stakeholders to engage in a national dialogue to bring political stability, usher in Constitutional reforms, and conduct elections peacefully to promote democratic institutions in the country, with the support of the international community," he said.
Ravindra further stated that the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration project being carried out under the SG's Peacebuilding Fund is helping in addressing the issue of violence wrought by armed gangs.
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He added, "We hope for the early implementation of the National Community Violence Reduction Strategy by the Haitian authorities. We also welcome steps to strengthen the Haitian National Police to deal with gang violence and its approach towards the community."