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DCF/347

CONFERENCE ON DISARMAMENT HEARS REPORTS FROM ITS FIVE SPECIAL COORDINATORS

27 August 1998


Press Release
DCF/347


CONFERENCE ON DISARMAMENT HEARS REPORTS FROM ITS FIVE SPECIAL COORDINATORS

19980827

GENEVA, 27 August (UN Information Service) -- The Conference on Disarmament, approaching the close of its 1998 session, this morning heard reports from its five Special Coordinators on anti-personnel landmines, prevention of an arms race in outer space, transparency in armaments, improved and effective functioning of the Conference, and review of the agenda.

SEA/1601

SEABED AUTHORITY'S COUNCIL DISCUSSES FINANCIAL ISSUES

26 August 1998


Press Release
SEA/1601


SEABED AUTHORITY'S COUNCIL DISCUSSES FINANCIAL ISSUES

19980826

KINGSTON, 25 August (International Seabed Authority) -- Issues concerning the contribution of the European Community, the proposed single three-week session of the Authority next year and the appointment of auditors sparked debate in this morning's meeting of the Council of the International Seabed Authority.

GA/SM/55

SECURITY COUNCIL REFORM SHOULD AIM AT ENHANCING RELEVANCE OF UNITED NATIONS, ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT SAYS

25 August 1998


Press Release
GA/SM/55
SC/6563


SECURITY COUNCIL REFORM SHOULD AIM AT ENHANCING RELEVANCE OF UNITED NATIONS, ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT SAYS

19980825 Following is the text of a statement by General Assembly President Hennadiy Udovenko (Ukraine) at its meeting on 24 August, concerning the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and related matters: