Secretary-General

23 June 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6268

'IF INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE ARE CENTRAL TO DEMOCRACY, THEY ARE CONDITIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT', SAYS SECRETARY-GENERAL

19970623 In Address to World Bank Conference 'Global Knowledge '97 Kofi Annan Also Stresses Challenge of Making Information Available to All

Following is the text of the address by Secretary-General Kofi Annan to the World Bank conference "Global Knowledge '97", in Toronto, Canada, on 22 June:

23 June 1997

Press Release
SG/2035

SECRETARY-GENERAL MEETS WITH FOREIGN MINISTERS OF INDONESIA AND PORTUGAL ON QUESTION OF EAST TIMOR

19970623 On 19 and 20 June, Secretary-General Kofi Annan held meetings with the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia and Portugal, Ali Alatas and Jaime Gama, on the question of East Timor.

The discussions were intensive, frank and constructive. After the meetings the following decisions were reached:

20 June 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6267

SECRETARY-GENERAL SAYS REFORM PROCESS WILL MAINTAIN 'DISTINCTIVE ROLES AND CONTRIBUTIONS' OF UNICEF, WFP AND UNFPA

19970620 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary- General Kofi Annan:

20 June 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6266

SECRETARY-GENERAL DELIVERS COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS AT UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

19970620 Stresses That Individual Can Make Difference, Urges Graduates to 'Help Protect Fragile Edifices of Peace'

Following is the commencement address today by Secretary-General Kofi Annan to the United Nations International School:

20 June 1997

Press Release
SG/A/640
SOC/NAR/762

19 June 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6265/Rev.1*
SOC/NAR/761/Rev.1

SECRETARY-GENERAL APPEALS FOR ACTION TO COMBAT DRUG SCOURGE, IN MESSAGE FOR INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE/TRAFFICKING, 26 JUNE

19970619 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Following is the text of a message from Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (26 June):

19 June 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6265
SOC/NAR/761

SECRETARY-GENERAL APPEALS FOR ACTION TO COMBAT DRUG SCOURGE, IN MESSAGE FOR INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE/TRAFFICKING, 26 JUNE

19970619 Following is the text of a message from Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (26 June):

18 June 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6264*

SECRETARY-GENERAL SUPPORTS BROADENING UNITED NATIONS 'EXCELLENT WORKING RELATIONSHIP' WITH OAS

19970618 Following is the statement by Secretary-General Kofi Annan to the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, D.C., today:

18 June 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6263

SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE END TO VIOLENCE IN HEBRON

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

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.