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SG/SM/11137-AFG/301
30 August 2007
Secretary-GeneralSG/SM/11137
AFG/301
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

SECRETARY-GENERAL WELCOMES RELEASE BY TALIBAN OF REMAINING KOREAN HOSTAGES,


DEPLORES ONGOING ABDUCTIONS, MURDERS OF CIVILIANS IN AFGHANISTAN

 


The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

SG/SM/11135-OBV/644
29 August 2007
Secretary-GeneralSG/SM/11135
OBV/644
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

peace one of humanity’s most precious needs, also United Nations highest calling


says Secretary-General in international day message

 


Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of Peace observed 21 September:

SC/9108
29 August 2007
Security CouncilSC/9108
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

Security Council

5736th Meeting (AM & PM)


UNITED NATIONS MIDDLE EAST ENVOY TELLS SECURITY COUNCIL RECENT TALKS,


RENEWED DIPLOMACY, PROMPT GUARDED OPTIMISM ABOUT PEACE PROSPECTS


Says New Effort Must Be Carefully Monitored, Supported,

SG/T/2565

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Bridgetown, Barbados on Thursday, 2 August, for an official visit to the island nation holding the current chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Caribbean regional organization.

SG/T/2564

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in the afternoon of Wednesday, 1 August, for a 24-hour official visit and was welcomed at the airport by President René Préval and members of the Government.