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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:

SG/SM/7081
28 July 1999


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SG/SM/7081
OBV/107


SECRETARY-GENERAL NOTES 'CENTURIES OF ADVERSITY' SUFFERED BY WORLD'S INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, SEEKS GLOBAL PLEDGE THAT FUTURE WILL BE DIFFERENT

19990728 Message for International Day -- 9 August -- Celebrates Richness of Their Cultural Contribution, Stresses Need for Funds To Ensure Increased Participation

SG/SM/7080
28 July 1999


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SG/SM/7080
GA/9580


SECRETARY-GENERAL'S TRIBUTE TO LATE KING HASSAN II OF MOROCCO

19990728

Assembly Address Speaks of 'Refined Politician, Remarkable Diplomat' Who Showed World 'Wisdom, Tolerance and Moderation of

Islam'