US Lauds Arias
Honduras Peace Efforts; Talks To Resume On
Wednesday
The US State Department is commending Costa
Rican president Oscar Arias for his
continuing efforts to facilitate a peaceful,
negotiated restoration of Honduras's
democratic and constitutional order.
Contrary to what president Arias and the
Honduran delegations, the US see the
weekend's talks as producing significant
progress, and created a foundation for a
possible resolution.
According to US State Department website,
the US is calling on the parties to the
talks to reflect upon the progress made so
far, and to commit themselves to their
successful conclusion.
The website says that 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.
While no agreement was reached after two
days of conversations, the parties to the
Honduran peace process have agreed to resume
talks to resolve the political crisis in
Honduras Wednesday.
The Wednesday get together is from a a
source from the Costa Rican government.
The source, requesting anonymity, said the
interim government of Roberto Micheletti
requested 72 hours to study a proposal put
forward by the Costa Rican President.
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