Secretary-General Welcomes Announcement of National Dialogue Process in Cameroon

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement made today by President Paul Biya on the launch of a national dialogue process in Cameroon.  He encourages the Government of Cameroon to ensure that the process is inclusive and addresses the challenges facing the country.  He calls on all Cameroonian stakeholders, including the diaspora, to participate in this effort.  The Secretary-General reiterates the readiness of the United Nations to support the dialogue process.