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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:

SG/SM/6683

SECRETARY-GENERAL, ACCEPTING HONORARY DOCTORATE AT KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY, URGES STUDENTS TO ANSWER CALL TO PUBLIC SERVICE

25 August 1998


Press Release
SG/SM/6683


SECRETARY-GENERAL, ACCEPTING HONORARY DOCTORATE AT KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY, URGES STUDENTS TO ANSWER CALL TO PUBLIC SERVICE

19980825

Following is the text of the acceptance speech by Secretary-General Kofi Annan on 24 August on receiving an honorary doctorate degree in science from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana: