New York, Safar 23, 1434, Jan 5, 2013, SPA - Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani conferred in New York yesterday with Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon. During the meeting, they discussed issues of mutual interest as well as the latest issues and developments at regional and international arenas, particularly the current situation in in Syria. The meeting was attended by Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Sheikh Mishaal bin Hamad Al Thani, according to a report of Qatar News Agency (QNA). --SPA 13:11 LOCAL TIME 10:11 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/1065621