Secretary-General

5 November 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6380

SECRETARY-GENERAL DEEPLY CONCERNED BY SITUATION IN COMOROS

19971105 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary- General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the deterioration of the situation in the Comoros, following the decision of the Anjouan island to proclaim its independence on 26 October.

4 November 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6379

IRAQ AGREES TO POSTPONE DEADLINE FOR EXPULSION OF AMERICANS, SECRETARY-GENERAL ANNOUNCES

19971104 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary- General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General spoke by phone with Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz this morning and urged him to postpone the Thursday deadline that Iraq sought to impose for the expulsion of American members of the United Nations inspection team.

4 November 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6378
GA/9346

SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS ON ALL COUNTRIES TO REVERSE DECLINE IN CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNITED NATIONS OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT

19971104 In Statement to 1997 UN Pledging Conference for Development Activities Kofi Annan Says through Development UN Seeks To Fulfil Its Commitment to Peace

4 November 1997

Press Release
SG/2041
ORG/5481

TRANSFORMATION OF UN INTO INSTITUTION TO FACE CHALLENGES OF TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY IS SHARED RESPONSIBILITY OF SECRETARY-GENERAL AND MEMBER STATES

19971104 Kofi Annan Tells Consultations on Reform; Stresses Member States Themselves Must Say Whether UN Can Reform; Wishes Success on Historic Mission

3 November 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6377

SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MISSION TO BAGHDAD LEAVES TONIGHT; IRAQI GOVERNMENT INDICATES READINESS TO RECEIVE

19971103 This is the text of a statement issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

The mission appointed by the Secretary-General to travel to Baghdad will be departing tonight and is expected to arrive in Baghdad on Tuesday, or at the latest on Wednesday.

3 November 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6376
SC/6437

31 October 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6375

SECRETARY-GENERAL WELCOMES RESUMED PEACE TALKS ON SUDAN

19971031 Following is a statement attributable to the Spokesman for Secretary- General Kofi Annan:

31 October 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6374

SECRETARY-GENERAL TO VISIT CHILE, VENEZUELA FROM 4-9 NOVEMBER

19971031 Following is a statement attributable to the Spokesman for Secretary- General Kofi Annan:

Next Tuesday, 4 November, the Secretary-General will travel to South America on a six-day visit to Chile and Venezuela.

30 October 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6373

'VICTORY OVER LEPROSY IS WITHIN OUR GRASP', SECRETARY-GENERAL TELLS OPENING OF EXHIBIT 'QUEST FOR DIGNITY' AT HEADQUARTERS

19971030 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Kofi Annan Stresses Not Only Medical Treatment of Leprosy Sufferers, but Also Dignity That Is Birthright of Every Person on Earth

30 October 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6372

SECRETARY-GENERAL WELCOMES UNITED KINGDOM INVITATION TO SEND UN OBSERVERS TO TRIAL OF SUSPECTS IN LOCKERBIE BOMBING

19971030 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary- General Kofi Annan: