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Readout of the Secretary-General's meeting with H.E. Angela Merkel, the Federal Chancellor of Germany
Readouts | Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General
Readouts | Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General
The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Angela Merkel, the Federal Chancellor of Germany, on the margins of the Munich Security Conference.
The Secretary-General congratulated Germany on its election to the Security Council, and said he counted on continued German support in tackling the many challenges facing the international community.
During their meeting, they discussed the Middle East peace process and the importance of the role of the Quartet.
They also discussed climate change, sustainable development, Cyprus and UN reform, including the Security Council.