Secretary-General


SG/SM/5881
22 January 1996


Press Release
SG/SM/5881


SECRETARY-GENERAL SAYS 'GROUP OF 77' HAS RESPONSIBILITY OF MAKING UN MORE RESPONSIVE TO TODAY'S NEEDS

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Following is the text of Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali's statement delivered today at the meeting of the "Group of 77" developing countries:

The Group of 77 is at the center of the work for world progress and justice. I am happy to be here among so many old and beloved friends.

SG/SM/5876

States to Retain Control of Expenditures from Alternative Source of Revenue

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary- General Boutros Boutros-Ghali:

Over the past months, the Secretary-General has repeatedly called the attention of Member States to the very critical financial situation of the United Nations and has encouraged discussions on a number of far-reaching suggestions to alleviate the problem.