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UN Secretary General: Negotiations between Government and non signatory movements of Abuja agreement have become near for realization of peace .
At his meeting Wednesday with the government of North Darfur State in Al-Fasher town, Ban Ki-moon said that he will discuss with the President of the Republic Thursday in Khartoum their arrangements and vision for the coming negotiations between the government and the non signatory movements of Darfur peace agreement. The UN Secretary General appreciated his visit to Darfur and his meeting with the government of North Darfur State, explaining his visit was aimed to get acquainted with dimension of Darfur issue on the ground, especially after the Security Council's resolution 1769. He said that implementation of the resolution and its success necessitates exertion of big efforts. He affirmed the importance of the cooperation by all parties, especially the Wali (governor) of North Darfur and the local community leaders in Darfur. Ban Ki-moon voiced his appreciation of the efforts of North Darfur State's government and its cooperation with the international organizations which are operating in the state, calling for the continuity of this cooperation. He also praised role which is being played by the UN and the African Union representatives, indicating that implementation of the hybrid operation requires cooperation between all parties. He expressed his appreciation over the efforts which were carried out by the envoys of the United Nations and the African Union for success of the recent talks in Arusha that included the non signatory parties of Darfur peace agreement. Ban Ki-moon has affirmed his full commitment to the implementation of the hybrid operation toward reaching comprehensive peace in Darfur, stressing importance of the views of the local leaders and displaced people for achieving durable peace. The UN Secretary General said that he listened with great concern to the report of the Wali (governor) on the general situation in the state, and saw part of the convoys of voluntarily returning people, a matter that reflected the level of the stability in North Darfur State. He called for the continuity of efforts for expansion of stability, declaring the readiness of the international community to extend financial support for Darfur. The Wali (governor) of North Darfur State, Osman Mohamed Yousif Kibir, welcomed at the outset of the meeting the visit of the UN Secretary General, stressing the commitment of his government to continue efforts and cooperation with all parties toward reaching the aspired goal of stability. He lauded the role which is being played by the UN envoy for Darfur, Jan Eliasson .
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