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SG/SM/8085-AFR/367
21/12/2001
Press Release
SG/SM/8085
AFR/367


SECRETARY-GENERAL CONCERNED ABOUT NEGATIVE IMPACT OF FIGHTING IN LIBERIA


Following is the text of a statement issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:


The Secretary-General has been following the recent upsurge in fighting between Liberian Government forces and armed elements in the north-western part of the country.

SG/SM/8083
20/12/2001
Press Release
SG/SM/8083


‘I WANT TO SEE STRONG AND FOCUSED RESPONSES TO PEOPLE’S REAL NEEDS


IN EVERY AREA, INCLUDING HEALTH’, SECRETARY-GENERAL SAYS


Following is the text of the message from Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the occasion of the release of the report of the Commission on Macroeconomics and Health in London today, 20 December:

SG/2074-ENV/DEV/604
20/12/2001
Press Release
SG/2074
ENV/DEV/604


SECRETARY-GENERAL OUTLINES VISION FOR BUILDING SECURE FUTURE IN REPORT


FOR WORLD SUMMIT ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT


The global economic growth that propelled many economies during the 1990’s did not promote sustainable development, or the kind of development that encompasses economic growth, social development, and environmental protection, according to a new report issued by United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today.

SG/SM/8081
19/12/2001
Press Release
SG/SM/8081


TRANSCRIPT OF PRESS CONFERENCE BY SECRETARY-GENERAL KOFI ANNAN


AT HEADQUARTERS, 19 DECEMBER



The Secretary-General: As usual, we meet before the holidays to thank you for all your interest and support during the year 2001 and to wish you all the very best for 2002.


This has been an extraordinary year -- an extraordinary year for the United Nations, for New York, for the United States and for much of the world.