Press Release
GA/9831
WITHOUT VOTE, ASSEMBLY ADOPTS TEXT ON CONSOLIDATION OF NEW, RESTORED DEMOCRACIES
20001127Begins Debate on Strengthening of UN Humanitarian, Disaster Relief
Begins Debate on Strengthening of UN Humanitarian, Disaster Relief
Syria and Lebanon, Abstaining, Say Resolution Should Have Drawn Distinction between Terrorism and Actions of Liberation Movements
One of the most important indicators of an oversight offices success was the degree to which other bodies and programme managers embraced its suggestions, the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) was told this morning as it concluded its general discussion of the activities of the Office of Internal Oversight Services.
Coordinator Reports on Discussion of Proposed Amendments; Objective of Package Deal Said to Remain Elusive
The increase in the activities over the past year of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) was testimony to the fact that the groundwork of almost six years had borne fruit, the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) was told as it took up its agenda item on the activities of that Office.
Also Considers Question of UN Support For Promotion, Consolidation of New or Restored Democracies
ABM Treaty, Nuclear Proliferation, Small Arms Among Issues Addressed; Also Decides on 2001 Special Session to Review World Childrens Summit