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Statement Attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Burundi
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At the 19th Summit of the Regional Initiative, which was held on 1 and 2 December in Arusha, the Transitional Government of Burundi and CNDD-FDD concluded a cease-fire agreement. The agreement constitutes an important and positive development in the search for a comprehensive peace in Burundi.
The Secretary-General welcomes this very important step ahead and commends the efforts of the Regional Initiative and the facilitation led by Deputy President Jacob Zuma of South Africa in helping the Burundi parties reach this agreement. He encourages the parties to abide by their commitments and implement the agreement fully.
The United Nations will continue to support the efforts of the Burundi parties to implement the Arusha Agreement through its office in Burundi and its Chairmanship of the Implementation Monitoring Committee.