Council meets to Discuss Cooperation In Combating HIV/AIDs Pandemic, Particularly in Africa
The Economic and Social Council needed the ability to respond in a timely manner to any new issues and problems emerging in its fields of expertise, the Council was told this afternoon, as it continued its organizational session.
Makarim Wibisono (Indonesia) was elected President of the Economic and Social Council for the year 2000 this morning, as the Council met for its organizational meeting.
Also Elects New Members to World Food Programme Board, Accounting Standards Expert Group; Considers World Court Advisory Opinion
On page 1 of Press Release ECOSOC/5876 issued 26 October, the fifth paragraph should read as follows:
Panel to Review Situation Since January 1999 Decision on Popular Vote; Indonesia, Opposing, Says National Fact-Finding Mission Already Under Way
On page 1 of Press Release GA/SHC/3537 issued 27 October, the fifth paragraph should read as follows:
On page 1 of Press Release ECOSOC/5876 issued 26 October, the fifth paragraph should read as follows:
Dialogue Between Economic and Social Council Ambassadors and International Monetary Fund Executives Opens
