New York

11 September 2015

Readout of the Secretary-General’s meetings with H.E. Ms. Delcy Rodríguez, Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, and H.E. Ms. Maria Ángela Holguín, Foreign Minister of Colombia

Ban Ki-Moon, Former Secretary-General

The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Delcy Rodríguez, Foreign Minister of Venezuela.  The Secretary-General also met on 8 September with H.E. Maria Ángela Holguín, Foreign Minister of Colombia.

During the two meetings, the Secretary-General took note of the Foreign Ministers’ views regarding the situation along the Colombia-Venezuela border, while reiterating that he is following the situation with concern.

The Secretary-General conveyed to the two Foreign Ministers that he trusted both countries would address border challenges through constructive dialogue.  He offered his good offices if both countries so requested.