The Secretary-General met in Kuwait City on Tuesday, 31 March, with Hossein Amir Abdollahian, the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Secretary-General and the Deputy Foreign Minister reviewed the situations in Syria, Yemen and Iraq.

The Secretary-General underscored the extremely difficult humanitarian situation in Yemen, especially given the lack of access due to the fighting.

The Secretary-General discussed with Iran the need for all countries in the region to ensure that Iraq does not fall due to sectarian fighting. The Secretary-General also requested Iran to do everything possible to support the Iraqi Government's efforts to promote national reconciliation.

On Syria, they discussed efforts to promote dialogue, a transitional governing body and an end to the conflict in order to bring an end to the terrible suffering of the Syrian people.