ON WORLD FOOD DAY, GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT STRESSES IMPORTANCE

OF UPCOMING CONFERENCE ON FINANCING FOR DEVELOPMENT

Following is the message of General Assembly President Han Seung-soo (Republic of Korea) to mark World Food Day, 18 October, delivered on his behalf by Assembly Vice-President Murarji Raj Sharma (Nepal):

Fifty-sixth General Assembly

Third Committee

15^th Meeting (PM)

THIRD COMMITTEE APPROVES DRAFT RESOLUTIONS, DECISIONS ON AGEING ASSEMBLY,

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY, DISABLED PERSONS

Problems of Women in Conflict Areas

Discussed, As Debate on Women’s Issues Continues

Fifty-sixth General Assembly

Third Committee

14^th Meeting (AM)

ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN CRUCIAL TO DEVELOPMENT PROCESS, THIRD

COMMITTEE TOLD, AS DEBATE ON WOMENS’ ISSUES CONTINUES

Fifty-sixth General Assembly

Fifth Committee

13^th Meeting (AM)

FIFTH COMMITTEE CONCLUDES CONSIDERATION OF SCALE-OF-ASSESSMENT ISSUES;

FAILS TO ACHIEVE CONSENSUS ON CALCULATION OF ARREARS

Preparatory Committee for the

International Conference

 on Financing for Development

6^th Meeting (AM)

SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS FOR FREE, FAIR AND PEACEFUL ELECTION

IN GAMBIA; SENDS SPECIAL ENVOY TO REAFFIRM UN COMMITMENT

      This is text of a statement today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS ASSASSINATION OF ISRAELI CABINET MEMBER

This is the text of a statement today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General was appalled to learn this morning of the assassination of Israeli cabinet minister Rehavam Zeevi.  He utterly condemns this terrorist act and conveys his heartfelt condolences to Mr. Zeevi's family and to the Government of Israel.

SECRETARY-GENERAL RE-APPOINTS LAKHDAR BRAHIMI

AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR AFGHANISTAN

PRESS STATEMENT ON ANGOLA BY PRESIDENT OF SECURITY COUNCIL

Following is the text of today’s statement on Angola by Richard Ryan (Ireland), President of the Security Council:

Council members received an extensive briefing from Under-Secretary-General Gambari on the work of the United Nations Office in Angola (UNOA).  They concurred with the Secretary-General’s recommendation that the mandate of the Office be extended for a further six months.

Fifty-sixth General Assembly

Fourth Committee

8^th Meeting (PM)

FOURTH COMMITTEE TAKES UP 2001 REPORT ON EFFECTS OF ATOMIC RADIATION; SEVERAL

SPEAKERS SUGGEST EXPANDED MEMBERSHIP FOR SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Report Reviews Risks to Offspring of Parental Radiation Exposure