Press Release

15 July 1998

Press Release
SG/SM/6639

SECRETARY-GENERAL LAUDS ROLE OF SMALL COUNTRIES IN WORK OF UNITED NATIONS, NOTING CRUCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

19980715 Address in Uruguay Cites Peacekeeping, Human Rights, Disarmament, Environment, Reform of World Organization

This is the text of an address today by Secretary-General Kofi Annan to a joint meeting of the Uruguayan Parliament in Montevideo:

14 July 1998

Press Release
ECOSOC/5776

NEW UNITED NATIONS ASSISTANCE FRAMEWORK SAID TO REFLECT COMMON APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FOR MOZAMBIQUE

19980714 Economic and Social Council Reviews Country's Situation, in Dialogue with Government and Agency Representatives

14 July 1998

Press Release
SC/6548

SECURITY COUNCIL EXPRESSES GRAVE CONCERN AT CONTINUING CONFLICT IN AFGHANISTAN AND ITS THREAT TO REGIONAL STABILITY

19980714

Presidential Statement Calls on Parties to Engage In Political Dialogue to Achieve Lasting Political Settlement

14 July 1998

Press Release
L/2886

ITALIAN FOREIGN MINISTER URGES CONFERENCE NOT TO LET CHANCE TO SET UP INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT SLIP FROM ITS GRASP

19980714

Says Continuing Personal Involvement of UN Secretary-General Is Essential by Virtue of His Authority and His Own Personal Standing

(Reissued as received from an Information Officer.)

14 July 1998

Press Release
L/2884

MEETING OF KEY CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SHOWS CONTINUING DIFFERENCES ON IMPORTANT PROVISIONS OF INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT STATUTE

19980714

(Reissued as received from an Information Officer.)

14 July 1998

Press Release
SG/SM/6638

SECRETARY-GENERAL DESCRIBES EMERGING ERA IN GLOBAL AFFAIRS WITH GROWING ROLE FOR CIVIL SOCIETY ALONGSIDE ESTABLISHED INSTITUTIONS

19980714

Statement in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Reviews Achievements Of Citizens' Groups in Wide Range of International Activities

This is the text of a statement to the parliamentary group Parlatino in Sao Paulo, Brazil, today by Secretary-General Kofi Annan on "The Emerging Power of Civil Society":

14 July 1998

Press Release
ECOSOC/5775

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL TOLD ROLE OF UNITED NATIONS AGENCIES FITS WITH TIMETABLE FOR RETURN OF PEACE TO GUATEMALA

19980714 Dialogue with Country Team Covers Initial Experience with New Framework for Development Assistance

14 July 1998

Press Release
SC/6547

EXTENDING MISSION IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC UNTIL 25 OCTOBER, COUNCIL CALLS ON AUTHORITIES TO MOVE TOWARDS LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS

19980714

Resolution 1182 (1998) Adopted Unanimously

The Security Council this afternoon decided to extend the mandate of the United States Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA) until 25 October 1998.

14 July 1998

Press Release
L/2885

UN SECRETARY-GENERAL'S REPRESENTATIVE URGES ALL-OUT EFFORT TO ACHIEVE CONSENSUS ON INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT TREATY

19980714 Extended Afternoon Meeting Hears 79 Speakers On Variety of Issues Where Divergence of Views Still Prevail

(Reissued as received from an Information Officer.)

13 July 1998

Press Release
SC/6545