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Monday, December 4, 2017
UN political chief heads to North Korea on rare visit
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe UN political chief is heading to North Korea on a rare visit at the invitation of the government for a wide-ranging discussion on policy issues “of mutual concern.”
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Undersecretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman will arrive in Pyongyang Tuesday and stay until Friday.
He tells reporters that Feltman, who is currently in Beijing, will meet North Korea’s foreign minister, a vice minister, diplomats and UN staff.
Dujarric refuses to provide further details or say whether Feltman would discuss a possible visit to North Korea by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. He noted that Guterres has repeatedly said “his good offices are always available if the parties want.”
Dujarric says Feltman was invited informally in September and the visit was confirmed November 30.
— AP
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