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SG/SM/7314
24 February 2000


Press Release
SG/SM/7314


SECRETARY-GENERAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO SIGVARD EKLUND OF SWEDEN, FORMER HEAD OF ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY, WHO HAS DIED AT 89

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

Sigvard Eklund of Sweden, who headed the International Atomic Energy Agency from 1961 to 1981, has died at the age of 89.

SG/SM/7308
18 February 2000


Press Release
SG/SM/7308


SECRETARY-GENERAL UNDERLINES ROLE OF DARWIN, AUSTRALIA IN EFFORT TO REBUILD EAST TIMOR

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Following is the text of today’s address by Secretary-General Kofi Annan to the people of Darwin, Australia:

Let me say how glad I am to be in Darwin. This is my first visit to Australia. As I am fresh off the plane from East Timor, it is fitting that Darwin should be my first port of call.

SG/SM/7307
17 February 2000


Press Release
SG/SM/7307


UN WILL NOT REST UNTIL EAST TIMOR SECURELY IN FAMILY OF NATIONS, SAYS SECRETARY-GENERAL IN ADDRESS TO PEOPLE OF EAST TIMOR

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Following is the address of Secretary-General Kofi Annan to the people of East Timor, delivered in Dili on 17 February:

I am honoured to be here with you. Your strength and your dignity have inspired the world.