Following is the message of Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, to be observed on 17 October:
Eight draft resolutions and two draft decisions on decolonization issues were approved by the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) this morning.
The specific impact of globalization on vulnerable groups had to be studied, the representative of Venezuela told the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) this afternoon, as it concluded its consideration of social development, including questions related to youth, ageing, disabled persons and the family.
On page 5 of Press Release GA/SHC/3518 issued 7 October 1999, the second paragraph of the statement by LEVENT BILMAN (Turkey) should read as follows:
Members Hear Range of Views On Strategies for Relieving Indebtedness Burden
As Second Committee Continues General Debate, Speakers Express Hopes for Upcoming International Economic Meetings
The First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) begins its general debate on 11 October amid growing global concern about a renewed nuclear arms race and the increased reliance on nuclear weapons as a basis of security.
Elects New Members to Programme and Coordination Committee Grants Observer Status to Black Sea Cooperation Organization
