Monday, November 3, 2008

SECRETARY-GENERAL CONGRATULATES MALDIVES ON PEACEFUL CONDUCT OF FIRST MULTI-PARTY ELECTION, URGES ALL PARTIES TO COOPERATE ON REFORM PROCESS

The Secretary-General congratulates the people of the Maldives on the peaceful conduct of their nation’s first multi-party presidential election, which marked an important step forward in the country’s democratic reform process. He commends both the outgoing President and the President-elect for their statesmanship, and urges them to continue to work together to ensure a smooth transition of power. The Secretary-General encourages all parties to work in a cooperative manner and continue to carry forward the reform process aimed at achieving a more open and democratic Maldives.

Source: www.un.org/News

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