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20 October 1997

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SG/SM/6366

'IGNORANCE, NOT KNOWLEDGE, ... MAKES ENEMIES OF MAN', SECRETARY-GENERAL TELLS COMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE AT ASPEN INSTITUTE

19971020 Following is the text of Secretary-General Kofi Annan's statement, delivered on Saturday, 18 October, to the Communications Conference at the Aspen Institute, Colorado:

20 October 1997

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SG/SM/6365

SECRETARY-GENERAL TELLS CHICAGO AUDIENCE UNITED NATIONS HAS KEY ROLE IN EVOLUTION OF GLOBAL TRADING SYSTEM

19971020 Speech Notes Technological Advances, Calls for More Investment In Poorer Countries, Pledges Continued Reform of World Organization

This is the text of a statement by Secretary-General Kofi Annan today to the World Trade Centre in Chicago:

20 October 1997

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SG/2040

20 October 1997

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SC/6431

SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS MANDATE OF WESTERN SAHARA MISSION UNTIL 20 APRIL 1998 TO ENABLE IT TO RESUME IDENTIFICATION PROCESS

19971020 Resolution 1133 (1997), Adopted Unanimously, Requests Secretary-General To Complete Process by 31 May 1998

20 October 1997

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SC/6430

SECURITY COUNCIL CALLS ON GOVERNMENT OF CROATIA TO SPEED EFFORTS TO MEET OBLIGATIONS BEFORE UN MANDATE ENDS

19971020 Presidential Statement Expresses Concern at Issues Unresolved; Notes Scheduled Completion of Transitional Operation in January 1998

20 October 1997

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HR/CN/814
BIO/3112

20 October 1997

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GA/SHC/3416

GENDER ISSUES MUST BE IN MAINSTREAM OF POLICY-MAKING AND NOT ON MARGIN, THIRD COMMITTEE IS TOLD

19971020 Role of Women in All Sectors Is Stressed as Debate Begins On Implementation of Action Programme Adopted at Beijing Conference

20 October 1997

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GA/EF/2769

SECOND COMMITTEE CONCLUDES CONSIDERATION OF FINANCING OF DEVELOPMENT

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All donors to the United Nations operational activities for development needed to be assured that their contributions were making an impact and were targeted at priority needs, the representative of Australia told the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) this afternoon as it concluded its consideration of the financing of such activities.

20 October 1997

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GA/EF/2768

20 October 1997

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GA/DIS/3085

'PLAGUE' OF CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS IN AFRICA HIGHLIGHTED IN DISARMAMENT, INTERNATIONAL SECURITY COMMITTEE

19971020 International Assistance Needed to Combat Illicit Traffic, Say Speakers; Mali, Philippines, Belarus, Ghana, Saudia Arabia, Niger, Gabon Make Statements