Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Augustine Phillip Mahiga, Foreign Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania
بيانات | Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General
The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mr. Augustine Phillip Mahiga, Foreign Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania.
During the meeting, they exchanged views on the main peace, security and humanitarian challenges facing the region, including recent developments in Burundi, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Secretary-General commended Tanzania for its consistent support to the EAC-led facilitation and for hosting a large number of refugees from Burundi.
Regarding the situation in South Sudan, the Secretary-General urged countries in the region to exert collective pressure on South Sudanese leaders to cease fighting and implement the peace agreement in earnest. He also encouraged Tanzania to impress upon Congolese leaders the need for a credible and inclusive political dialogue.
The Secretary-General expressed appreciation for Tanzania’s contribution to UN peacekeeping operations.