Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Question 68: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the election of the FMLN government in El Salvador. [15380/09]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The recent presidential and legislative elections in El Salvador were observed by a European Union Election Observation Mission, which included two Irish participants. The Observation Mission indicated that the 'electoral process was transparent and there were no relevant irregularities, enabling an outcome which reflects the will of the Salvadorian people'.

I welcome the affirmation of the democratic process in El Salvador, reflected in the manner in which these elections were held, as well as in the smooth transition of power that has followed. I also welcome the early outreach shown by President-elect Funes towards the social partners in El Salvador as well as his commitment to maintain and develop El Salvador's relations with its neighbours.