U.S. President Barack Obama will meet with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon next week to discuss the Syrian conflict and other key issues, the White House said on Friday.
"The president looks forward to welcoming the secretary-general back to the White House and consulting with him on key issues, including the crisis in Syria," White House spokesman Jay Carny said in a statement, Xinhua reported.
The Oval Office meeting is slated for next Thursday, as Obama has scheduled meetings with the crown prince of the United Arab Emirates, emir of Qatar, king of Jordan and prime minister of Turkey respectively in April and May.
Obama to discuss Syria crisis with UN chief
06 April 2013
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U.S. President Barack Obama will meet with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon next week
