SECRETARY-GENERAL ‘GREATLY APPRECIATES’ OFFERS BY DENMARK, JAPAN

 

TO PROVIDE AIR SUPPORT TO UNITED NATIONS IN IRAQ

 

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

The Secretary-General greatly appreciates Denmark’s recent announcement that it will provide a dedicated fixed-wing aircraft for United Nations operations in Iraq.  He also welcomes the recent offer by the Government of Japan to provide airlift support.  The Secretary-General looks forward to seeing these arrangements finalized and implemented as soon as possible.  These contributions will significantly improve United Nations mobility and support to its offices in Iraq.

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