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GA/DIS/3139
8 October 1999


Press Release
GA/DIS/3139


DISARMAMENT DEBATE BEGINS 11 OCTOBER AMID GROWING CONCERN ABOUT NUCLEAR ARMS RACE, RELIANCE ON NUCLEAR WEAPONS

19991008 Background Release

The First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) begins its general debate on 11 October amid growing global concern about a renewed nuclear arms race and the increased reliance on nuclear weapons as a basis of security.

GA/9632
8 October 1999


Press Release
GA/9632


ASSEMBLY APPROVES ARRANGEMENTS FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION

19991008

Elects New Members to Programme and Coordination Committee Grants Observer Status to Black Sea Cooperation Organization

GA/9629/
8 October 1999


Press Release
GA/9629/


QUESTIONS RELATED TO STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND ROLE OF SECURITY COUNCIL IN INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ADDRESSED DURING ASSEMBLY DISCUSSION

19991008

CORRECTION

In Press Release GA/9629 of 7 October 1999, the second paragraph on page 1, which summarizes a portion of the statement of GELSON FONSECA (Brazil), should read as follows: