Secretary-General urges peaceful reconciliation in myanmar

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General is pleased that the Government of Myanmar has agreed to a visit by his Special Adviser, Ibrahim Gambari, beginning 29 September. He calls on the authorities to engage in a constructive dialogue with his Special Adviser and to commit to a path of peaceful and inclusive national reconciliation.

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