Depiction of Glory Window in Chapel at Dallas, Texas, Prompted by Initiative of Center for World Thanksgiving
Agreement for High-level Meeting Said to Review Hopes In Search for Just, Lasting and Comprehensive Peace in Middle East
This is the text of a statement today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:
This is the text of a statement today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:
GENEVA, 9 December (UN Information Service) - The Governing Council of the United Nations Compensation Commission concluded its thirty-fourth session today under the presidency of Ambassador Hans J. Heinemann of the Netherlands.
The General Assembly would urge all Governments, through anti-corruption and anti-bribery efforts, to create an enabling environment for business and investment, according to one of three draft texts approved this afternoon without a vote by the Second Committee (Economic and Financial).
Also Takes Decision Related to Report of Economic and Social Council
Also Adopts 11 Other Resolutions on Law-related Matters Including International Criminal Court, Law Commission, UNCITRAL
The General Assembly this afternoon adopted an international convention designed to cut off funding for terrorist activities.
Continues Consideration of Causes of Conflict in Africa
The Secretary-General departed New York on Tuesday, 7 December, for Montreal, where he was due to participate in the World Civil Society Conference, which was organized by a coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
