Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Bolivia

The Secretary-General is closely following political developments in Bolivia. He welcomes the intense diplomatic work carried out by the Organization of American States (OAS), as well as by countries of the Group of Friends of Bolivia (Argentina, Brazil and Colombia) and other members of the international community.

The Secretary-General welcomes the call for dialogue made by the OAS in its resolution of 3 May and urges all political and social actors to seek a consensus on the pressing issues affecting the Bolivian people.

New York

8 May 2008