Myanmar crisis tops talks between UN envoy and Cambodian Foreign Minister
Continuing his consultations with regional leaders, the Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Myanmar today conferred
with Cambodia's Foreign Minister on United Nations efforts to promote dialogue and reconciliation between the Government
and the opposition in the troubled South-East Asian nation.
Ibrahim Gambari met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hor Namhong earlier today, UN spokesperson Michele
Montas informed reporters in New York.
During his meeting, Mr. Gambari delivered a letter from Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon addressed to Prime Minister Hun
Sen seeking the Cambodian Government's support for the UN's efforts in Myanmar.
The Special Envoy, who just concluded a similar visit to Viet Nam, also briefed the Foreign Minister on the world body's
efforts to promote democratization, national reconciliation and the full respect for human rights in Myanmar, as well as
his assessment of the situation in the country.
Mr. Gambari said he is grateful for the constructive discussions and feels that good cooperation has been established
between the UN and Phnom Penh, Ms. Montas said.
The next stop for the Special Envoy, who has visited Myanmar twice since the Government began its crackdown against
demonstrators a few months ago, is Laos, following which he will return to New York.
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