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SG/SM/7005
26 May 1999


Press Release
SG/SM/7005
AFR/145


SECRETARY-GENERAL STRESSES HISTORY OF COOPERATION BETWEEN UN, OAU IN MESSAGE TO LONDON 'AFRICA DAY' CONFERENCE

19990526 Following is the text of the message of Secretary-General Kofi Annan to the Organization of African Unity (OAU) "Africa Day" Conference, delivered on his behalf by Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Kieran Prendergast in London on 26 May:

SG/SM/7003
25 May 1999


Press Release
SG/SM/7003


SECRETARY-GENERAL CONCERNED WITH REPORTS OF FIGHTING BETWEEN INDIAN AND PAKISTANI TROOPS IN KASHMIR

19990525 The following statement was issued today by the Office of the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General is concerned about report of a two-week long heavy exchange of fire between the Indian and Pakistani troops along the Line of Control in the Kargil and Drass sectors in Jammu and Kashmir.