SECRETARY-GENERAL PLEASED BY KOSOVO AGREEMENT ON FORMATION OF GOVERNMENT

The following statement by Secretary-General Kofi Annan was issued 28 February in Berlin:

I learned of the agreement reached on a government in Kosovo this morning from my representative in Kosovo, Michael Steiner.

After more than three months of political stalemate, this is good news for Kosovo.

SECRETARY-GENERAL WELCOMES OUTCOME OF SUMMIT AMONG PRESIDENTS

OF GUINEA, LIBERIA, SIERRA LEONE

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

The Secretary-General welcomes the outcome of the Summit among the Presidents of the three Mano River Union countries, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, held in Rabat under the auspices of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco.

‘NOBLE MISSION’ OF PEACE-BUILDING COMPLEX, LONG TERM AND DELICATE,

SAYS SECRETARY-GENERAL IN ADDRESS TO GERMANY’S BUNDESTAG

Following is the address of Secretary-General Kofi Annan, entitled “Building Sustainable Peace”, to Germany’s Bundestag in Berlin, on 28 February:

SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS ON ISRAELI DEFENCE FORCE

TO WITHDRAW FROM PALESTINIAN REFUGEE CAMPS

Implores Both Sides to Refrain from Actions Endangering Civilians

Following is a statement by Secretary-General Kofi Annan in Berlin today:

Secretary-General Kofi Annan arrived in London on Saturday, 23 February.

GENDER EQUALITY, WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT VITAL TOOLS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

SAYS SECRETARY-GENERAL, IN MESSAGE ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Following is the text of the message of Secretary-General Kofi Annan on International Women’s Day, which is observed 8 March:

SECRETARY-GENERAL DIRECTS ‘THOROUGH INVESTIGATION’ OF ALLEGATIONS

OF ABUSE OF CHILDREN IN WEST AFRICAN REFUGEE CAMPS

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

The Secretary-General is clearly shocked and disturbed at the news of the possible extensive abuse of children in refugee camps in West Africa.

Biographical Note

SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS BRIGITA SCHMŐGNEROVÁ AS NEW EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

OF ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE

The Secretary-General announced today the appointment of Brigita Schmögnerová as the new Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Europe, at the Under-Secretary-General level.

WORLD’S WATER PROBLEMS CAN BE ‘CATALYST FOR COOPERATION’

SAYS SECRETARY-GENERAL IN MESSAGE ON WORLD WATER DAY

Following is the message of Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the World Day for Water, observed 22 March:

The theme of this year’s observance of World Day for Water -– “Water for Development” –- reflects the fundamental place of water in sustaining life and conserving the environment.

SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS ON ANGOLAN PARTIES TO USE 'NEW AND CHANGED

CIRCUMSTANCES' TO ADVANCE CAUSE OF PEACE

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