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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Myanmar
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The Secretary-General is disappointed by the message from the Government of Myanmar stating that it would not want the Resident Coordinator, Mr. Charles Petrie, to continue to serve in Myanmar.
The Secretary-General has full confidence in the United Nations Country Team and its leadership and appreciates their contribution to the improvement of the socio-economic and humanitarian conditions for the people of Myanmar.
The Secretary-General has instructed the Special Adviser, Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, to convey his views directly to the authorities when he visits the country beginning tomorrow, 3 November.