PERMANENT COUNCIL
OEA/Ser.G
CP/doc.3933/04 rev. 2
7 September 2004
Original: English
PROGRAM FOR THE VISIT OF THE PERMANENT COUNCIL
DELEGATION TO HAITI1/
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Mission.
Subject to final confirmation of specific times for the various meetings by the OAS Special
PROGRAM FOR THE VISIT OF THE PERMANENT COUNCIL
DELEGATION TO HAITI
OBJECTIVE OF THE VISIT
The visit represents an opportunity to send a representative Permanent Council Delegation to
convey a clear political message to foster “full restoration of democracy in Haiti” (as established in
AG/RES. 2058 para. 4 and the Inter-American Democratic Charter), to reaffirm support for the OAS
Special Mission (AG/RES. 2058 para. 8), and to consider the Mission’s mandates in light of the
present circumstances (AG/RES. 2058 para. 9). It is in response to an official invitation, originally
extended orally by the Interim President of Haiti, Boniface Alexandre to Ambassador Miguel Ruiz
Cabanas as Chair of the Permanent Council and reiterated in writing by the Prime Minister of the
transitional government to Ambassador Carmen Marina Gutierrez, the Chair of the Council.
DATES OF THE VISIT
In consultation with the Government of Haiti, the Permanent Council Delegation will
commence its visit on September 9 with an early morning arrival from Miami and conclude the
morning of September 11.
COMPOSITION OF THE DELEGATION
It is expected that the Delegation will consist of the Chair of the Permanent Council; one or
more representatives from each of the regional groups within the OAS – ALADI, CARICOM,
GRUCA, Canada and the United States; and the Assistant Secretary General. Except for the Chair of
the Council, delegation members are to pay their own way. If absolutely necessary, funding will be
sought for one representative of any regional group otherwise without representation.
PROGRAM IN PURSUIT OF STATED OBJECTIVES
An illustrative schedule of meetings is attached.
The Alternative Permanent Representative of Haiti, at the meeting of the Permanent Council
on August 30, conveyed his Government’s assurances of unimpeded access for all the meetings
requested with current and former government officials, political party leaders and with members of
civil society, as well as the provision of security for members of the Permanent Council Delegation.
This was confirmed by note No. MPH-OEA: 215/04 from the Permanent Mission of Haiti to the
OAS.
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ILLUSTRATIVE SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS TO BE REQUESTED FOR THE
PERMANENT COUNCIL DELEGATION VISIT TO HAITI
9-11 SEPTEMBER 2004
Thursday 9 September
08:30
Arrival in Port au Prince via AA flight #377 –Greeting by SRSG and Foreign
Minister - transfer to Hotel Montana
10:00-10:15
Meet with Special Representative of the Secretary General of the OAS in Haiti and
Chief of OAS Special Mission, Senior Staff of the Mission and the OAS Electoral
Support Team (Hotel Montana)
10:15-10:45
Meet with local representatives of organizations within the Inter-American System –
IDB, PAHO, IICA and PADF (Montana)
10:45-11:45
Meeting with Core Group (Montana)
12:00-12:45
H.E. Yvon Simeon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
13:00-13:45
Delegation Lunch (Montana)
14:00-14:45
H.E. Me. Boniface Alexandre, interim President of Haiti (National Palace)
15:00-16:00
H.E. Gérard Latortue, Prime Minister of the Transitional Government (Primature)
16:30-17:30
Visit to former PM Yvon Neptune
18:00-19:15
Human Rights organizations (Montana)
19:30-21:30
Reception hosted by OAS SRSG (Montana
Friday 10 September
07:30-08:30
Working breakfast with civil society/business community (Montana)
08:30-09:30
Meeting with religious leaders (Nonciature)
10:00-10:45
Follow up Meeting with staff of the Special Mission, with OAS Electoral Support
team and with High-level Consultants part of the OAS Governance Project
11:00-11:45
H.E. Bernard Gousse Minister of Justice (Justice Ministry)
12:00-12:45
H.E. Herard Abraham, Minister of Interior (Interior Minister)
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13:15-14:45
Working lunch with members of the CEP (Montana)
15:00-16:00
Fanmi Lavalas Delegation (Montana)
16:00-17:00
Convergence Démocratique (Montana)
17:00-18:00
Political Transition Committee (Montana)
18:00-19:00
Leslie Voltaire (Montana)
20:00
Dinner hosted by Prime Minister (location to be confirmed)
Saturday 11 September
Morning
Press Conference
Departure from Port-au-Prince (ASG and some members of the Permanent Council
Delegation)
Individual delegation meetings with country contingents in MINUSTAH
Departure Other Delegation Members
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PERMANENT COUNCIL DELEGATION VISIT TO HAITI
FLIGHT AND HOTEL ACCOMODATION INFORMATION
8-11 SEPTEMBER 2004
The following information on the logistical arrangements for the visit is provided to regional
coordinators so that they may advise the representatives of their respective regions who will be part
of the Permanent Council Delegation to Haiti. It is highly recommended that delegation members
obtain reservations on the stated flights on September 8 and 9 so that the Delegation may arrive
together. Departures on September 11 will be individual to allow Ambassadors to follow their own
programs if desired.
FLIGHT DETAILS:
Wednesday, September 8
5:05 p.m.
7:31 p.m.
Depart Washington, D.C. for Miami on AA flight # 391
Arrive Miami
Overnight in Miami: suggest Airport Hotel in view of early departure on September 9.
Thursday, September 9
7:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Depart Miami for Port au Prince, Haiti on AA flight # 377
Arrive Port au Prince. Transfer to Montana where a number of rooms have
been reserved for the delegation. Hotel information below
Saturday, September 11
American Airlines has flights departing Port au Prince with connections through Miami to
Washington, D.C. at the following times:
9:35 a.m.
AA 1646 connecting with AA 1370 arriving Washington, D.C. at 4:16 p.m.
12:27 p.m.
AA 822 arriving Washington, D.C at 8:30 p.m.
3. 2:48 p.m.
AA 908 connecting with AA 978 arriving Washington, D.C. at 10:20 p.m.
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HOTEL INFORMATION
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HOTEL
ADDRESS: NW 20TH STREET, LE JEUNE ROAD
MIAMI, FL 33122
TEL: (305) 871-4100 or 1 800 327-1276
FAX: (305) 871-0800
MARRIOT HOTEL
ADDRESS: 1201 NW LE JEUNE ROAD
MIAMI, FL 33122
TEL: (305) 649-5000
MONTANA HOTEL
ADDRESS: RUE FRANCK CARDOZO
PEITONVILLE
PORT-AU-PRINCE
HAITI
TEL. (509) 298-4406/4409 & 298-4411
FAX: (509) 298-4422
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