Fred Eckhard, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, began today's noon briefing by reading the following statement:
Fred Eckhard, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, began today's noon briefing by announcing that the new distribution plan for the enhanced "oil- for-food" programme was now with the Secretary-General. The plan was expected to be approved in the course of the day today. Once the Secretary-General approved the plan, he would inform the Security Council of his decision.
(Incorporates briefing by spokesman for General Assembly President.)
Fred Eckhard, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, began today's noon briefing by announcing that the Security Council had just renewed the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) on the Golan Heights for a further six months.
Fred Eckhard, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, opened today's noon briefing by reading the following statement:
"The Secretary-General is relieved that an orderly and peaceful transition is occurring in Indonesia. He hopes that Indonesia will now be able to rebuild social peace, based on democratic principles and values, and revive its economy."
(Incorporates briefing by spokesman for General Assembly President.)
Fred Eckhard, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, began today's noon briefing by saying that there had been a serious incident in Angola yesterday. He then read the following statement, attributable to the Spokesman:
