Ban welcomes release of US journalists from DPR Korea
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Channel: United Nations · 2009 · News & Politics
United Nations, New York, 5 August 2009 - Daily press briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomes the release of the two American journalists during the visit to Pyongyang by former US President Bill Clinton. He appreciates the decision of the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK) to release them on humanitarian considerations, responding to the repeated calls by the international community. The Secretary-General commends and congratulates former President Clinton for his successful humanitarian mission. Taking this opportunity, the Secretary-General reiterates his hope that dialogue will resume at the earliest possible time between the DPRK and the parties concerned towards resolving outstanding concerns including the nuclear issue. News story: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=31681&Cr=DPR+korea&Cr1=
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