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Statements and Messages


SG/SM/9573-OBV/449
01/11/2004
Press Release
SG/SM/9573
OBV/449

no conflict is too remote to affect local environment, Secretary-General says


in message to mark international day to prevent exploitation


Following is the text of Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s message on the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflicts to be observed on 6 November:

SG/SM/9568-AFR/1057
29/10/2004
Press Release
SG/SM/9568
AFR/1057

Secretary-General condemns violence in Liberia’s Capital


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

SG/SM/9567
29/10/2004
Press Release
SG/SM/9567

Secretary-General welcomes treaty establishing constitution for Europe,

 

says ‘major milestone’ in construction of European Union


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


The Secretary-General welcomes the signature in Rome today, by heads of State and government of the European Union, of the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe.

SG/SM/9566-AFG/266
28/10/2004
Press Release
SG/SM/9566
AFG/266

Secretary-General Deeply Dismayed at Abduction of three UN staff in Afghanistan


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


The Secretary-General today learned with deep regret and dismay that three international staff contracted by the UN Development Programme were abducted from a UN vehicle at approximately 1:00 in the afternoon, local time, in Kabul, Afghanistan.

SG/SM/9565
28/10/2004
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SG/SM/9565

There has never been more pressing need to engage in constructive debate, heal

 

divisions, Secretary-General tells national institute of social sciences


Following are Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s remarks on receiving the National Institute of Social Sciences Gold Medal on 27 October in New York:


Thank you, Arthur [Ross], for those kind words.

SG/SM/9563
27/10/2004
Press Release
SG/SM/9563

Secretary-General hails israel’s parliamentary vote in favour of gaza withdrawal


The following statement is attributable to the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:


The Secretary-General congratulates Prime Minister Sharon on the historic vote in the Knesset, which produced a clear majority in favour of his initiative to withdraw from Gaza and parts of the northern West Bank.

SG/SM/9562-PAL/2015
27/10/2004
Press Release
SG/SM/9562
PAL/2015

Secretary-General notes israel’s withdrawal of rocket allegation against unrwa

 


The following statement is attributable to the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:


The Secretary-General has reviewed the report by the Investigation Team from the Secretariat which has inquired into the Israeli allegations against UNRWA personnel.

SG/SM/9558-OBV/448
26/10/2004
Press Release
SG/SM/9558
OBV/448

World is better place because of United Nations, but ‘We can do better’,


Secretary-General says at UN day concert

 


Following are the remarks delivered on 25 October by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at the United Nations Day Concert in New York:


Happy United Nations Day, everyone!  What better way to celebrate this day than through the universal language of music?