Elects New Members to Programme and Coordination Committee Grants Observer Status to Black Sea Cooperation Organization
The First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) begins its general debate on 11 October amid growing global concern about a renewed nuclear arms race and the increased reliance on nuclear weapons as a basis of security.
As Second Committee Continues General Debate, Speakers Express Hopes for Upcoming International Economic Meetings
Members Hear Range of Views On Strategies for Relieving Indebtedness Burden
On page 5 of Press Release GA/SHC/3518 issued 7 October 1999, the second paragraph of the statement by LEVENT BILMAN (Turkey) should read as follows:
The specific impact of globalization on vulnerable groups had to be studied, the representative of Venezuela told the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) this afternoon, as it concluded its consideration of social development, including questions related to youth, ageing, disabled persons and the family.
Eight draft resolutions and two draft decisions on decolonization issues were approved by the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) this morning.
YEAR OF OLDER PERSONS AT HEADQUARTERS, 12 OCTOBER
The Statesmen of Jazz, musicians 65 years and older, will give a performance from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, 12 October, in the Dag Hammarskjöld Auditorium, to celebrate the International Year of Older Persons (1999).
