Fred Eckhard, the Spokesman for the Secretary-General, began today's noon briefing by reading the following statement:
Fred Eckhard, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, opened today's press briefing by stating that there was no meeting of the Security Council today.
Juan Carlos Brandt, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General, began today's briefing by wishing correspondents a happy and prosperous 1998 on behalf of the Secretary-General, the Office of the Spokesman and the Department of Public Information (DPI).
Juan Carlos Brandt, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General, began today's briefing by reading out the following statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General:
Juan Carlos Brandt, Senior Associate Spokesman for the Secretary- General, said at the beginning of today's press briefing that there had been "lots and lots" of calls regarding the new post of Deputy Secretary-General. The Secretary-General was expected to announce the new appointment some time early next week.
