Abidjan, 6 June 2011... The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Y.J. Choi, on Monday, 6 June 2011, received Senegal's Adviser on African Affairs, Falilou Diallo.

Speaking after the encounter, Mr. Diallo said he had discussed initiatives for national reconciliation in Côte d'Ivoire with the head of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI). They also talked about the work of the Senegalese soldiers deployed in UNOCI, he added.

"Mr. Choi praised our soldiers and said he was very satisfied with the work they are doing," said Mr. Diallo, adding that during the meeting, he had reiterated Senegal's commitment to serve the United Nations whenever it is required to do so.