Mr. Ban Ki Moon
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Monday, 04 February 2008 - UN Secretary during a press conference at the Serena Hotel on 1st February, 2008 The United Nations Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki Moon arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 10.30am on 1st February, 2008. On hand to receive him was the Minister of Transport, Amb. Ali Chirau Mwakwere, The Republic of Korea’s Ambassador, H.E. Mr. Yum Ki – Syub, the Director General of HABITAT & UNON, Dr. Ann Tibuijuka and the Executive Director of UNEP, Mr. Achim Stevens.
Mr. Ban Ki Moon was in the country to render his full support for the ongoing peace effort led by the Panel of Eminent African Persons and chaired by his predecessor at the UN, Mr. Kofi Annan. While in the country he met also with Hon. Raila Odinga as well as the various teams and persons involved in the talks.
At 4.20pm on the same day, the UN Secretary General addressed a press conference at the Serena Hotel. The main highlights of his address to members of the press were;
- Solidarity with the Kenyan people
- Deep concern with regard to the ongoing violence, which must be brought to an end for the sake of Kenya and her people.
- Full support for the ongoing dialogue which enjoys international endorsement and respect.
- Satisfied with the constructive spirit shown by the negotiators and encouraged them to continue showing their leadership.
- That humanitarian support from the UN body will continue.
- All parties to ensure unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance
- Assured Kenya of continued support from the UN and the international community.
Mr. Ban encouraged the Kenyans to move toward a quick resolution of the crisis, pointing to a humanitarian crisis that is “unprecedented” in Kenya, Mr. Ban called on all political leaders to rise beyond their individual or partisan interests and resolve their differences peacefully through dialogue.
Mr. Ban Ki Moon was in the country to render his full support for the ongoing peace effort led by the Panel of Eminent African Persons and chaired by his predecessor at the UN, Mr. Kofi Annan. While in the country he met also with Hon. Raila Odinga as well as the various teams and persons involved in the talks.
At 4.20pm on the same day, the UN Secretary General addressed a press conference at the Serena Hotel. The main highlights of his address to members of the press were;
- Solidarity with the Kenyan people
- Deep concern with regard to the ongoing violence, which must be brought to an end for the sake of Kenya and her people.
- Full support for the ongoing dialogue which enjoys international endorsement and respect.
- Satisfied with the constructive spirit shown by the negotiators and encouraged them to continue showing their leadership.
- That humanitarian support from the UN body will continue.
- All parties to ensure unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance
- Assured Kenya of continued support from the UN and the international community.
Mr. Ban encouraged the Kenyans to move toward a quick resolution of the crisis, pointing to a humanitarian crisis that is “unprecedented” in Kenya, Mr. Ban called on all political leaders to rise beyond their individual or partisan interests and resolve their differences peacefully through dialogue.
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SOURCE: ReliefWeb news
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SOURCE: ReliefWeb news
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