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SG/SM/8227
07/05/2002
Press Release
SG/SM/8227


SECRETARY-GENERAL APPALLED BY SUICIDE BOMB ATTACK IN RISHON LETZION, ISRAEL


Reiterates in 'Strongest Possible Terms'

His Utter Condemnation of Terrorist Attacks against Civilians


The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

SG/SM/8225
06/05/2002
Press Release
SG/SM/8225


IN TIME OF GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY, BUDDHA'S VISION OF PEACE MORE RELEVANT THAN EVER,


SAYS SECRETARY-GENERAL, IN MESSAGE ON BUDDHISM'S DAY OF VESAK


Following is the message of Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the Day of Vesak, observed on 26 May:


It gives me great pleasure to send you my warmest greetings on this happy occasion, marking the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Guatama Buddha.