Secretary-General


SG/SM/6262
18 June 1997


Press Release
SG/SM/6262


SECRETARY-GENERAL WELCOMES UNITED STATES SENATE ACTION ON PAYMENTS TO UNITED NATIONS

19970618 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary- General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General has been informed of the Senate action approving the authorization bill regarding United States payments to the United Nations.

SG/SM/6259
16 June 1997


Press Release
SG/SM/6259


SECRETARY-GENERAL CONCERNED ABOUT PRECARIOUS SITUATION IN CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE

19970616 The following statement was issued on Saturday, 14 June, by Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General continues to be concerned about the precarious situation in Congo-Brazzaville. He is gratified, though, that the parties have agreed to seek a negotiated solution to the conflict, and he urges them to respect the cease-fire.

SG/SM/6258
16 June 1997


Press Release
SG/SM/6258


SECRETARY-GENERAL MEETS WITH FOREIGN MINISTER OF GUATEMALA

19970616 The following statement was issued on Friday, 13 June, by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan.

The Secretary-General met today with Eduardo Stein Barillas, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Guatemala. The Secretary-General and the Minister discussed the presence of the United Nations in Guatemala.

SG/SM/6257
12 June 1997


Press Release
SG/SM/6257


INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT PROMISES UNIVERSAL JUSTICE, SECRETARY-GENERAL TELLS INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION

19970612 Kofi Annan Says Genocide, 'Now Word of Our Time', Is Heinous Reality Calling for Historic Response

Following is the statement of Secretary-General Kofi Annan to the International Bar Association in New York on 11 June: