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THE UNITED NATIONS SUPPORTS THE OAS’ EFFORTS IN BRINGING
ECUADOR AND COLOMBIA CLOSER TOGETHER

  March 7, 2008

The Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, announced his Organization’s support of the work of the Organization of American States (OAS)in bringing Ecuador and Colombia closer together.

The spokesman of the Secretary General said “the Secretary-General welcomes the leading role being played by the Organization of American States in addressing the tensions that have arisen since last weekend between Colombia and Ecuador. The resolution adopted at the OAS yesterday provides an impartial mechanism to clarify events and offers both countries a path to resolve their differences peacefully and cooperatively. The Secretary-General extends his full support to that process.”

Reference: E-071/08