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Readout of Secretary-General's telephone call with Bono
Readouts | Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General
Readouts | Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General
The Secretary-General spoke with Bono by telephone today to discuss the humanitarian situation in Somalia and the Horn of Africa.
The Secretary-General thanked Bono for his concern about and work to alleviate the suffering in the region.
They discussed the need to galvanize fund-raising efforts and to improve access for humanitarian workers to deliver aid, notably in Somalia. They also agreed on the importance of supporting political dialogue in Somalia.