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GA/9204
13 December 1996


Press Release
GA/9204


ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT WELCOMES SECURITY COUNCIL'S RECOMMENDATION OF KOFI ANNAN TO BE NEXT SECRETARY-GENERAL

19961213 The following statement was issued this evening by General Assembly President Razali Ismail (Malaysia):

I am extremely pleased with the timely decision by the Security Council to recommend to the General Assembly Mr. Kofi Annan as the seventh Secretary- General of the United Nations.

GA/9203
13 December 1996


Press Release
GA/9203


GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMENDS OAU EFFORTS TO RESOLVE CONFLICTS IN AFRICA

19961213 Texts on Mine Clearance, Special Economic Assistance, Cooperation Between UN and International Organization for Migration Also Adopted