19 July 2009

Statement on Honduras Negotiations in Costa Rica

U.S. commends President Arias for his efforts to reach resolution

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Office of the Spokesman

July 19, 2009

STATEMENT BY ROBERT A. WOOD, ACTING SPOKESMAN

Negotiations in Costa Rica

We commend President Oscar Arias of Costa Rica for his continuing efforts to facilitate a peaceful, negotiated restoration of Honduras’s democratic and constitutional order. This weekend’s talks produced significant progress, and created a foundation for a possible resolution that adheres to the principles of the Inter-American Democratic Charter and the decisions taken within the Organization of American States (OAS).

We call on the parties to the talks to reflect upon the progress made so far, and to commit themselves to their successful conclusion. At this important juncture, we also call upon the OAS, its member states, and other interested parties to reaffirm their support for the talks facilitated by President Arias, underscore their commitment to the peaceful resolution of political disputes through dialogue, remain mindful of the principles of non-intervention and self-determination, and express their solidarity for the democratic well-being of the Honduran people.

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