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SG/SM/7344

SECRETARY-GENERAL DEEPLY CONCERNED BY ILLNESS OF JAPAN"S PRIME MINISTER

3 April 2000


Press Release
SG/SM/7344


SECRETARY-GENERAL DEEPLY CONCERNED BY ILLNESS OF JAPAN’S PRIME MINISTER

20000403

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

The Secretary-General expressed deep concern over reports about the sudden illness suffered by Keizo Obuchi, Prime Minister of Japan. The Secretary- General expressed his hope and good wishes for Mr. Obuchi’s speedy recovery.

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