United Nations Secretary General Kurt Waldheim reiterated here Monday that the Middle East conflict is the most important political problem awaiting solution by the UN, Addressing a press conference at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Waldheim described the Mideast situation as a danger to world peace. He expressed hope that UN mediator Dr. Gunnar V. Jarring will soon be able to resume his peace mission.
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