Annan welcomes restitution of constitution in Venezuela

 



  Tehran, April 16, IRNA -- United Nations Secretary-General Kofi 
Annan telephoned Hugo Chavez, President of Venezuela on April 15 
to express satisfaction that the process of restoring 
constitutional order in Venezuela was underway.

  According to UN Information Center in Tehran, he appealed for 
national reconciliation and underscored the importance of an 
inclusive democratic system in the country.

  In response, President Chavez reiterated his commitment to the 
principles of constitutional rule, legality and democracy and 
his determination to pursue a broad-based national dialogue.

  The Secretary-General welcomed the return of calm to the 
country, and noted his readiness to assist in the effort to 
strengthen the democratic dialogue, the rule of law and human 
rights in Venezuela. MP/AR End