The Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People recommended this afternoon that the General Assembly welcome the impending celebration in Bethlehem of the birth of Jesus Christ as a symbol of the shared hope for peace among all peoples of the world.
United Kingdom Proposes Drafting Model Law Rather Than Codifying Rules
The Sixth Committee (Legal) this afternoon began consideration of the International Law Commission's work on the question of jurisdictional immunities of States and their property, as described in the Commission's annual report.
Also Hears from World Court Delegation, Receives Draft Resolution on Impact of Sanctions on Neighbouring States
CORRECTION
On page eight of Press Release GA/L/3117 issued 22 October, the statement of the representative of Lebanon should read as follows:
As Second Committee Weighs Globalization, Interdependence, Norway Proposes Long-Term Social Investment As Solution to Inequities
Among Others, Texts Also Address South-Eastern Europe, Indian Ocean, Disarmament and Development, Environmental Norms
Secretary-General Introduces $2.535 Billion Budget Proposal
Assembly President Expresses Condolences to Government And People of Armenia For Assassinations in Parliamentary Chamber
Advances in Women's Empowerment Noted, Need For Increased Financial Resources Stressed by Speakers
The following statement was issued today by the Office of Secretary-General Kofi Annan:
