3 October 2000

The President met with Sergio Vieira de Mello, the Secretary-General's Special Representative to East Timor. They discussed the situation in East Timor and the work of the United Nations Transitional Authority in East Timor (UNTAET). The photograph of their meeting can be viewed on the "Photos" page.

The President also met with H.E. Sir Jeremy Greenstock, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom. They discussed the importance of follow-up to the Millennium Summit, the expeditious consideration of the Brahimi Report, the reform of the Security Council and the consideration of the Scale of Assessments.

The President met with the Permanent Representative of Liechtenstein, H.E. Mrs. Claudia Fritsche. The Ambassador, who is one of the longest serving Permanent Representatives to the United Nations in New York, noted that this was her 11th General Assembly. A wide range of issues was discussed during their meeting.

Mr. Holkeri met with 19 journalists from developing countries who are part of the Department of Public Information sponsored annual Training Programme for Broadcasters and Journalists from Developing Countries. Mr. Holkeri spoke to the journalists about the importance of the Summit and the need for the General Assembly to follow-up on the commitments in the Summit Declaration. The President also mentioned the link between peace and socio-economic development and the need for the United Nations to work towards a culture of prevention rather than a culture of reaction. There was a lively discussion during the meeting and Mr. Holkeri answered a number of questions from the journalists.

Mr. Holkeri also attended a luncheon with the Consul General of Bolivia, H.E. Mr. C. Paul Bruckner.