The Presidency appeals to the various forces within the Union of the Comoros to work towards ensuring that the forthcoming elections of the presidents of the autonomous islands are transparent and go off without incident. It recalls that the European Union, in coordination with other partners involved in the development of the Comoros, has provided political and financial support for the current process. The EU and France have made the main contribution towards the UNDP Fund for the elections.
The Presidency welcomes the agreement of 11 May 2007 between the Union of the Comoros and the island of Anjouan, which sets forth the modalities for the political transition until the election of a new President of Anjouan. It points to the positive role of the African Union, the Arab League and South Africa in bringing about this agreement.
The Presidency welcomes the efforts of the international community for a peaceful resolution of the differences concerning the distribution of competences between the Union and the autonomous islands, as well as for the preservation of national unity. It calls upon Comorian leaders to strive towards improving the work of the institutions, to strengthen them and to start thinking about creating structures in preparation of the next elections envisaged in the constitution of the Union of the Comoros, and to make the necessary plans.
