Secretary-General, in message to meeting of Nobel Peace laureates, seeks

their support in efforts to confront current global challenges

This is the text of a message from Secretary-General Kofi Annan today (delivered for him by Adviser to the Secretary-General Giandomenico Picco) to the fifth World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates (taking place in Rome, 10–12 November):

Clean, modern forms of energy to drive sustainable development available now,

Secretary-General says in message to Energy Globe Awards

 

Following is Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s message to the Energy Globe Awards, delivered today in Vienna by Franz Baumann, Deputy Director-General, United Nations Office at Vienna:

Secretary-General condemns attacks in Côte d’Ivoire,

 

calls for resumed dialogue, return to peace process

 

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

Following is the text of Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s introductory remarks at the lecture on “Why Music Matters” by Professor Leon Botstein in New York, today, 8 November:

Dear colleagues and friends, I am delighted to welcome you to another lecture in this series.  Today, our subject is music.

“What’s that got to do with the UN?” you may be asking.  My answer is that music has to do with everything.

Universal language of sport brings people together, teaches teamwork,

tolerance, Secretary-General Says at launch of International Year

Following are the remarks delivered today by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at a Headquarters press event to launch the International Year of Sport and Physical Education:

secretary-general deeply concerned at military actions

 

violating ceasefire in Côte d’Ivoire

 

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

Secretary-General saddened by death of United Arab Emirates

President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahayan

 

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General learned with profound sadness yesterday of the death of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahayan, President of the United Arab Emirates.

Secretary-General congratulates Hamid Karzai on Election to Afghan Presidency

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

Secretary-General congratulates U.S. President George W. Bush on re-election

 

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

Secretary-General expresses concern at deteriorating situation in darfur;

 

Urges parties to respect ceasefire, sudan government to honour agreements

This is the text of a statement this evening by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan: