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Readout of the Secretary-General’s Meeting with H.E. Ms. María Emma Mejía Vélez, Secretary General of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR)
Readouts | Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General
Readouts | Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General
The Secretary-General met with H.E. Ms. María Emma Mejía Vélez, Secretary General of UNASUR. The Secretary-General and Ms. Mejía discussed UN cooperation with regional organizations. The Secretary-General expressed gratitude for UNASUR’s contribution and support for Haiti’s reconstruction.
The Secretary-General and Ms. Mejía discussed global and regional efforts to further advance the sustainable development agenda. The Secretary-General highlighted the importance of a successful outcome at Rio+20.
The Secretary-General and Ms. Mejía also discussed the issue of the Falkland Island (Malvinas). The Secretary-General acknowledged the strong regional support on this issue and reiterated that his good offices to resolve this dispute remain available when the parties are willing to engage.
The Secretary-General and Ms. Mejía discussed global and regional efforts to further advance the sustainable development agenda. The Secretary-General highlighted the importance of a successful outcome at Rio+20.
The Secretary-General and Ms. Mejía also discussed the issue of the Falkland Island (Malvinas). The Secretary-General acknowledged the strong regional support on this issue and reiterated that his good offices to resolve this dispute remain available when the parties are willing to engage.