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Readout of the Secretary-General's meeting with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, on the margins of the 65th General Assembly
Readouts | Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General
Readouts | Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General
The Secretary-General BAN Ki-moon today met with the President of Iran, Mr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. They discussed developments in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Middle East.
The Secretary-General commended Iran for its constructive role in counter narcotics enforcement activities. He thanked Iran for continuing to host a large number of Afghan and Iraqi refugees and encouraged Iran to continue supporting their welfare.
He hoped that Iran will engage constructively in negotiations with the E3+3 allowing a mutually acceptable agreement in conformity with relevant Security Council resolutions.
The Secretary-General also stressed the importance of respecting fundamental civil and political rights.