The Cyprus problem would not have arisen if the relevant rules of international law had been applied, the representative of that country told the Sixth Committee (Legal) this afternoon as it continued discussion of the United Nations Decade of International Law.
Yet, Says Conference Remains 'Robust' with 'Impressive Track Record'; Other Speakers Address Threat of Small Arms, Changing Security Concepts
TOYKO, 14 October (Office of Special Coordinator) -- Recent progress on the peace front is reinforcing improvements in the Palestinian economy, donors were told by the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Terje-Rod Larsen.
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary- General Kofi Annan:
Affected States Urge Consultation, Preliminary Assessment and Hardship Exceptions
Resolution 1268 (1999) Adopted Unanimously
Opening Debate On Operational Activities For Development, Second Committee Speakers Call Decline in Funding Heart of Problem
Following is the text of the message of General Assembly President Theo-Ben Gurirab (Namibia) for the occasion of World Food Day, which will be observed on 16 October:
