7 December 2000

The President chaired another round of informal consultations on the follow-up to the Millennium Summit. He presented his draft resolution, the thrust of which received overwhelming support. Some details still remain to be agreed upon and the President will seek consensus on those issues among the Member States. The full text of the draft resolution by the President can be found on the "Statements and Messages" page.

The President attended the Annual Holiday Party, hosted by the Security and Safety Service of the United Nations.

The President and Mrs. Holkeri attended a reception, hosted by the Head of the Delegation of the European Commission to the United Nations, H.E. Mr. Luigi Boselli.

Later in the day Mr. and Mrs. Holkeri were the quests of honor in a dinner, hosted by the Permanent Observer of Switzerland, H.E. Mr. Jeno C. A. Staehelin.