Statements and Messages

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

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:

30 October 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6371

SECRETARY-GENERAL APPEALS TO UNITED NATIONS AGENCIES FOR COORDINATED RESPONSE IN FIGHT AGAINST HIV/AIDS

19971030 New York Meeting Is Told of Devastating Effects of Global Epidemic, with Increasing Economic and Social Consequences

This is the text of a statement today by Secretary-General Kofi Annan to the tenth annual meeting of the Committee of Co-Sponsoring Organizations of UNAIDS:

24 October 1997

Press Release
SG/SM/6367
OBV/17

SECRETARY-GENERAL, IN UN DAY MESSAGE, CALLS FOR RENEWAL OF FAITH 'IN OUR ONE AND ONLY' UNIVERSAL INSTRUMENT OF PROGRESS

19971024 ADVANCE RELEASE Following is the text of Secretary-General Kofi Annan's message for United Nations Day, 24 October: