Press Release
GA/AB/3332
REGULAR BUDGET FUNDING OF PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES AMONG SECTIONS OF PROPOSED 2000-2001 BUDGET DISCUSSED BY FIFTH COMMITTEE
19991104Committee Also Discusses United Nations Common System
Committee Also Discusses United Nations Common System
Speakers Voice Concern Over Situation in South Asia, Korean Peninsula
IAEA Chief tells General Assembly 52 Nations Have Yet to Act; Concern Expressed Over Situations in Iraq, Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea
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In Other Action, Delegates Seek Designation of 25 November As International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women
The Sixth Committee this afternoon took up the remaining chapters of the report of the International Law Commission - those dealing with unilateral acts and prevention of transboundary damage.
The Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) this afternoon continued its part by part discussion of the proposed 2000-2001 programme budget, starting with budget section 3 on political affairs.
Committee Begins Part by Part Consideration of Proposed 2000-2001 Programme Budget