Obama commends Haiti for steps towards national elections

United States President Barack Obama says he is encouraged by the progress being made by Haiti in scheduling long overdue elections in the country.



During a meeting with Haitian President Michel Martelly yesterday, President Obama said the US has taken note of Haiti’s progress since the devastating earthquake.



He added that the road to recovery is a slow and difficult process.



President Obama said he was pleased that Haiti had made progress on a new election law that will help to resolve some of the political roadblocks and lead to elections this year.



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