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21 October 1997



Press Briefing

DAILY PRESS BRIEFING OF OFFICE OF SPOKESMAN FOR SECRETARY-GENERAL

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Juan Carlos Brandt, Associate Spokesman for the Secretary-General, began today's briefing by announcing that Oman had paid in full its assessed contributions of $426,032 for the 1997 regular budget. Ninety-four Member States were now paid in full, he noted, adding, "Thank you very much, Oman."

13 October 1997



Press Briefing

DAILY PRESS BRIEFING OF OFFICE OF SPOKESMAN FOR SECRETARY-GENERAL

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(Incorporates briefing by spokesman for General Assembly President.)

Fred Eckhard, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, began today's briefing by reading the following statement, attributable to the Spokesman of the Secretary-General: