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SG/A/689

SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS MILES STOBY AS COORDINATOR FOR PREPARATIONS FOR UNITED NATIONS MILLENNIUM ASSEMBLY

4 February 1999


Press Release
SG/A/689


SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS MILES STOBY AS COORDINATOR FOR PREPARATIONS FOR UNITED NATIONS MILLENNIUM ASSEMBLY

19990204 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General has designated Miles Stoby, Assistant Secretary- General, as Coordinator for preparations for the United Nations Millennium Assembly. It may be recalled that the Secretary-General has indicated his intention to convene a series of regional hearings as well as related events in preparation for his report to the Millennium Assembly. Mr. Stoby will work closely with and report to the Deputy Secretary-General. Mr. Stoby has most recently been serving as Executive Director of the United Nations Fund for International Partnerships (UNFIP).

Mr. Stoby's appointment took effect on 11 January 1999.

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