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SG/SM/5881

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

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

19960122

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

UNITED NATIONS ON BRINK OF FINANCIAL COLLAPSE BECAUSE OF MEMBERS' FAILURE TO FULFIL OBLIGATIONS

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.

SG/SM/5875

SECRETARY-GENERAL HOLDS SEVENTH ROUND OF TALKS ON EAST TIMOR IN LONDON WITH FOREIGN MINISTERS OF INDONESIA AND PORTUGAL

16 January 1996


Press Release
SG/SM/5875


SECRETARY-GENERAL HOLDS SEVENTH ROUND OF TALKS ON EAST TIMOR IN LONDON WITH FOREIGN MINISTERS OF INDONESIA AND PORTUGAL

19960116 Parties Agree to Continue Efforts; Next Round to Be Held in Geneva on 29 June

(Received from the Deputy Spokesman travelling with the Secretary-General.)

The following statement was issued today at the conclusion of the seventh round of talks on the question of East Timor: