Secretary-General commends steps taken by Israeli, Palestinian Leaders

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

Statement by Secretary-General on Resignation of Elisabeth Lindenmayer

 

Following is the text of a statement by Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the resignation of Elisabeth Lindenmayer:

It is with sadness that I have accepted the resignation of my Deputy Chef de Cabinet, Ms. Elisabeth Lindenmayer, effective immediately.

SECRETARY-GENERAL CONCERNED TOGO’S POWER TRANSFER NOT DONE

‘IN FULL RESPECT’ OF CONSTITUTION

The Secretary-General is concerned that the transfer of power that has taken place in Togo following the death of President Eyadema has not been done in full respect of the provisions of the Constitution.

The Secretary-General re-emphasizes the need for constitutionality and respect for the rule of law.

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PALESTINIAN ELECTION SUCCESS AUSPICIOUS, BUT SITUATION REMAINS FRAGILE,

SAYS SECRETARY-GENERAL IN STATEMENT TO PALESTINIAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE

Following is Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s statement at the opening of the 2005 session of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, in New York, 7 February:

SECRETARY-GENERAL URGES QUICK ACTION TO PRESERVE ‘PRICELESS TREASURE’

OF AFRICAN ROCK ART, IN VIDEO MESSAGE

 

Following is Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s video message for the Trust for African Rock Art:

TERRORISM THREAT TO ALL CIVILIZED COUNTRIES, ANATHEMA TO ALL FAITHS, SAYS

SECRETARY-GENERAL IN MESSAGE TO RIYADH COUNTER-TERRORISM CONFERENCE

Following is Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s message to the International Counter-Terrorism Conference in Riyadh, 5 to 8 February, delivered by Javier Rupérez, Executive Director, Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate:

FORESTS CENTRAL TO ANTI-POVERTY, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS,

SAYS SECRETARY-GENERAL IN MESSAGE TO BRAZZAVILLESUMMIT

 

FOLLOWING DEATH OF TOGO’S PRESIDENT, SECRETARY-GENERAL SAYS TRANSFER

OF POWER SHOULD BE PEACEFUL, CONSISTENT WITH CONSTITUTION

 

The following statement was issued Saturday, 5 February, by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General expressed his deep sorrow upon learning of the sudden death today of President Gnassingbe Eyadema of the Republic of Togo.

Transcript of press conference by Secretary-General’s chef de cabinet

 

At United Nations headquarters, 3 february 2005

Mr. Malloch Brown:  Let me start with a statement of the Secretary-General that I am reading for him.

SECRETARY-GENERAL INITIATES DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST OFFICIALS NAMED

IN OIL-FOR-FOOD INQUIRY, PLEDGES COOPERATION WITH ANY CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

Following is Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s statement on the interim report of the Independent Inquiry Committee issued today: