Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

 

On the Dakar Agreement on the normalization of relations between Chad and the Sudan

 

 

The Secretary-General commends the Governments of Chad and the

Sudan for the Agreement they reached in Dakar yesterday under the

auspices of President Abdoulaye Wade. He is encouraged by their stated

determination and commitment to normalize their bilateral relations. He

calls on the two countries to remain steadfast in their resolve to

restore peace and stability along their shared border, as this would

contribute to wider stability in the region as a whole.

 

The United Nations remains supportive of the ongoing regional peace

efforts, and looks forward to working closely with all parties concerned

to ensure the full and speedy implementation of the Dakar Agreement.

 

Nw York, 14 March 2008