Approves Decision on Budget Implications of Text on Haiti Missions; Elects Vice-Chairman
Committee Also Takes up Budget of International Tribunals
Widest Participation Called For: Debate also Begins On Emergency Efforts for Aid, Peace, Normalcy in Afghanistan
Iran, Introducing Related Draft Resolution, Says Its Adoption Would Be Propitious Start to New Millennium
The General Assembly would urge all Governments, through anti-corruption and anti-bribery efforts, to create an enabling environment for business and investment, according to one of three draft texts approved this afternoon without a vote by the Second Committee (Economic and Financial).
Also Takes Decision Related to Report of Economic and Social Council
Also Adopts 11 Other Resolutions on Law-related Matters Including International Criminal Court, Law Commission, UNCITRAL
The General Assembly this afternoon adopted an international convention designed to cut off funding for terrorist activities.
Continues Consideration of Causes of Conflict in Africa
General Assembly, Reviewing Causes of Conflict and Economic Consequences, Is Told Debt Relief, Better Trading Terms, Help Against AIDS are Key Factors
Donor countries pledged some $172 million in support of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), at a meeting this morning of the Ad Hoc Committee of the General Assembly for the Announcement of Voluntary Contributions to UNRWA.
