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GA/L/3039
13 October 1997


Press Release
GA/L/3039


SPEAKERS IN LEGAL COMMITTEE SAYS SANCTIONS SHOULD BE USED SPARINGLY

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Sanctions should be used sparingly and special mechanisms adopted to minimize losses suffered by third countries due to their imposition, the Sixth Committee (Legal) was told this morning as it continued its discussion of the subject and other issues contained in the report of the Special Committee on the Charter.

GA/EF/2760
13 October 1997


Press Release
GA/EF/2760


UNITED NATIONS REFORM MUST TACKLE INADEQUACY OF RESOURCES FOR DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL COMMITTEE TOLD

19971013

Settling the serious inadequacy of development resources was an important component of United Nations reform, the representative of China told the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) this afternoon, as it continued its general debate on the world economic situation.