1 August 2001

The President today met with H.E. Mr. Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations. Among issues discussed were reform of the General Assembly and consideration of the conflict prevention report. Work of the Africa Working Group and the reform of the Security Council were also touched upon during their meeting.

The General Assembly today concluded its discussion on Secretary-General's report on prevention of armed conflict. The Assembly then adopted the agreed text of the draft resolution. Formal adoption of the resolution will take place on 7 September. The General Assembly also made decision on Strengthening the United Nations system and Revitalization of the work of the General Assembly. The text of the decision is available on "Revitalization of the General Assembly" -page.

The President hosted a lunch for H.E. Mr. Guillermo Fernandez de Soto, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, H.E. Mr. Alfonso Valdivieso, Permanent Representative of Colombia and H.E. Mr. Andrés Franco, deputy Permanent Representative of Colombia. The discussion focused on the consideration of Secretary-General's report on prevention of armed conflict and on the forthcoming work programme if the Security Council.