14 April 2008
U.S. Welcomes Kenya’s Agreement on Coalition Cabinet
Agreement is important step towards full implementation of accord
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
April 13, 2008
Statement by Sean McCormack, Spokesman
Kenya: Agreement on Composition of Coalition Cabinet
The United States welcomes the announcement by President Kibaki and Prime Minister-designate Odinga that they have reached agreement on the composition of the coalition cabinet.
We commend the President and Prime Minister-designate for once again making the courageous decisions necessary to move the nation forward. Formation of the cabinet is an important step along the road toward full implementation of the political accord. We urge the President and Prime Minister-designate to maintain momentum by moving quickly to carry out institutional reforms, particularly with respect to revision of the constitution, reform of the electoral process, and land issues. We also urge them to personally lead efforts to promote reconciliation.
As a strong friend and partner of Kenya, the United States will provide strong support for the coalition government as it works to strengthen democratic institutions and expand prosperity for the benefit of all Kenyans.
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