SG/SM/6267
20 June 1997
Following is the commencement address today by Secretary-General Kofi Annan to the United Nations International School:
The Secretary-General has been informed of the Senate action approving the authorization bill regarding United States payments to the United Nations.
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.