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Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana

The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mr. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana

The Secretary-General further commended President Mahama for accepting to play a leading role as an advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

NEW YORK, United States of America, September 23, 2016/APO/ --

The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mr. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana. The two leaders discussed the upcoming presidential elections scheduled to take place in December 2016. The Secretary-General underscored the importance of ensuring a conducive environment for peaceful and credible elections. In this regard, he encouraged ongoing efforts for the signing of a code of conduct by all political actors.

The Secretary-General further commended President Mahama for accepting to play a leading role as an advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and encouraged him to mobilize action amongst fellow Heads of State towards the effective implementation of the SDGs.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations - Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.