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Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Ms. Simonetta Sommaruga, President of the Swiss Confederation
Readouts | Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General
Readouts | Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General
The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Ms. Simonetta Sommaruga, President of the Swiss Confederation. They exchanged views on the post-2015 development agenda, concurring on the need to establish an effective follow-up mechanism.
The Secretary-General expressed appreciation for Switzerland’s strong support to the UN’s efforts to address the crises in Syria and Libya. T
The Secretary-General and the President also discussed the increased movement of migrants and refugees towards Europe. They underscored the need to respect the human rights and dignity of all migrants and refugees.