National Security Advisor Susan Rice met
today with President of the Transitional Government of the Central African
Republic Catherine Samba-Panza to congratulate her and the people of the
Central African Republic on the recent peaceful national elections and the
upcoming conclusion of the country’s transitional period.
Ambassador Rice commended President
Samba-Panza for hong leadership and progress towards peace and
reconciliation during her tenure in office. She also noted that, in a
region in which many leaders have sought to override presidential term limits
or undermine democratic institutions to stay in power, President Samba-Panza’s
leadership has set a powerful example of a peaceful democratic transition that
will strengthen the country’s prospects for peace and prosperity.
Both President Samba-Panza and
Ambassador Rice underscored the importance of ensuring that the next government
is inclusive of the regional, ethnic, and religious diversity of the Central
African Republic.
Ambassador Rice and President Samba-Panza shared their concern the continuing reports of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN peacekeeping forces in the Central African Republic and expressed strong support for swift accountability and the enforcement of a zero tolerance policy.
Ambassador Rice reiterated that the United States will remain a committed friend and partner of the people of the Central African Republic.
Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
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