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As Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman wrapped up his visit to Burundi, he met today with President, Pierre Nkurunziza, to discuss issues related to the drawdown of the United Nations Office in Burund and establishment of the UN Electoral Observation Mission.

Feltman welcomed both the commitment of the Government to continued political dialogue, and of the opposition to participate in the electoral process, congratulating the President on success of the Round Table held yesterday with partners of Burundi.

“This was an opportunity for the partners of Burundi to lay the foundation for closer cooperation after the holding of credible and peaceful elections,” said Feltman.

During the discussions, the Under-Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, also stressed the importance of peaceful, credible and inclusive elections, in line with the Burundian people’s aspirations, and Feltman urged all parties to resolve any electoral grievances through dialogue.

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