Readout of the Secretary-General's meeting with Spanish Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
Readouts | Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General
In their meeting, the Secretary-General and the Prime Minister discussed the Middle East peace process. The Secretary-General underscored the importance of the role of the Quartet.
They also exchanged views on Syria and Libya. They discussed the need to support democratic transition in countries in the region, such as in Egypt and Tunisia. They also discussed Western Sahara.
The Secretary-General and the Prime Minister also discussed Afghanistan.
They exchanged views on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), global sustainability and food security.
The Secretary-General thanked the Prime Minister and the people of Spain for funding the UN Support Base which he opened with H.E. Crown Prince Felipe in Valencia earlier in the day.
The Secretary-General and the Foreign Minister, in a separate meeting over lunch, discussed the Middle East peace process and the role of the Quartet. They also discussed Libya, Cyprus and Western Sahara.