Secretary-General calls for dialogue in resolving tonga differences

 

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General is alarmed by the recent violence in the Kingdom of Tonga.  He urges the parties to persevere with inclusive national consultations to support the democratic reform process, and to overcome their disagreements through dialogue.

The Secretary-General stands ready to support national and regional efforts aimed at facilitating a broad political consensus.

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