According to a statement read out by the President of the Economic and Social Council, Makarim Wibisono (Indonesia), this afternoon, the next humanitarian segment of the Councils 2000 substantive session will address the issue of coordination of United Nations humanitarian and disaster relief assistance to Mozambique.
Council meets to Discuss Cooperation In Combating HIV/AIDs Pandemic, Particularly in Africa
The Economic and Social Council needed the ability to respond in a timely manner to any new issues and problems emerging in its fields of expertise, the Council was told this afternoon, as it continued its organizational session.
Makarim Wibisono (Indonesia) was elected President of the Economic and Social Council for the year 2000 this morning, as the Council met for its organizational meeting.
The international business community is urging governments to support the effectiveness, authority and resource base of the United Nations, while the world body continues its streamlining institutional reform, in a statement presented today to United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
Also Elects New Members to World Food Programme Board, Accounting Standards Expert Group; Considers World Court Advisory Opinion
Two More Development-Related Decisions Approved; Action on Remaining Draft Resolutions Expected Tomorrow
