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SG/SM/6438
13 January 1998


Press Release
SG/SM/6438


SECRETARY-GENERAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL YASUSHI AKASHI, AS HE COMPLETES 'LONG AND DISTINGUISHED' CAREER WITH UNITED NATIONS

19980113 Following is the text of Secretary-General Kofi Annan's statement issued today, paying tribute to Under-Secretary-General Yasushi Akashi as he completes his career with the United Nations:

SG/A/660

Biographical Note Former Permanent Representative to United Nations Becomes First Person To Hold Newly Established Post

 

Secretary-General Kofi Annan this afternoon announced the appointment of Louise Fréchette of Canada as his Deputy Secretary-General, the first person to hold the post since it was established by the General Assembly last month. She is due to assume her new responsibilities at the end of February 1998.

SG/SM/6432
9 January 1998


Press Release
SG/SM/6432


SECRETARY-GENERAL TO VISIT MIDDLE EAST IN FEBRUARY

19980109 Following is the text of a statement attributable to a spokesman for the Secretary-General: