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SG/A/700*
6 August 1999


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SG/A/700*


GIANDOMENICO PICCO TO BE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S REPRESENTATIVE FOR 'YEAR OF DIALOGUE AMONG CIVILIZATIONS' IN 2001

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This statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General today named Giandomenico Picco as his Personal Representative for the United Nations Year of Dialogue among Civilizations.

SG/SM/7085
2 August 1999


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SG/SM/7085


SECRETARY-GENERAL'S STATEMENT ON RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN INDIA

19990802 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary- General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General was shocked to hear of this morning's tragic railway accident in India. He deeply regrets the heavy loss of life, and shares the grief of the many afflicted families.

SG/SM/7082
29 July 1999


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SG/SM/7082


SECRETARY-GENERAL, ADDRESSING GLOBAL FORUM ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, STRESSES NEED FOR ADVICE ON HOW TO MANAGE GLOBALIZATION SO THAT ALL CAN BENEFIT

19990729 Kofi Annan Says Forum Can Be Excellent Vehicle for Carrying Work of Mahbub ul Haq

Following is the text of opening remarks by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at the First Global Forum on Human Development, in New York today: