New York

19 September 2010

Readout of the Secretary-General's meeting with H.E. Mwai Kibaki, President of the Republic of Kenya, on the margins of the 65th General Assembly

Ban Ki-Moon, Former Secretary-General

The Secretary-General met with Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki today. They discussed a range of issues, including Sudan and Somalia. The Secretary-General took the opportunity to congratulate the Government and people of Kenya on the adoption of the new Constitution following last month's successful referendum. The Secretary-General encouraged the Government to continue implementation of essential reforms to build a more peaceful and prosperous nation.