Haitian Prime Minister Gerard Latortue said Wednesday in New York that his country's elections will be held as planned after three delays.

"Haiti will become a credible country," Latortue told diplomats of UN member states. "We have taken measures to ensure election cards are distributed in time."

Haiti's electoral commission last week decided to delay the elections as it needed more time. The commission set a new date of Jan. 8 for presidential and legislative votes, followed by a Feb. 15 runoff if needed. It is the third time that the elections had been delayed.

The elections will be the first since former President Jean-Bertrand was overthrown in a coup in February 2004.

Source: Xinhua