Brussels, 21/10/2011 (Agence Europe) - Speaking on behalf of the European Union, Catherine Ashton welcomes the appointment of the new Haitian prime minister and assures Haiti of the EU's continued support in the promotion of democracy and rebuilding in that country. In a statement published on 21 October, the EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy congratulates the new prime minister, Dr Garry Conille, and states that “the establishment of a new Haitian government is crucial for speeding up the process of reconstruction and the economic recovery of Haiti”. (AN/transl.jl)