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President of the General Assembly
Mr. Harri Holkeri (Finland)

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20 February 2001

Today the President met with Mr. Jean-Marie Guéhenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. They discussed the continuing implementation of the Brahimi Report and the work under way in the Secretariat towards a Comprehensive Review of Department of Peace-keeping Operations(DPKO).

The President met with H.E. Mr. Mohammad A. Abulhasan, Permanent Representative of Kuwait. The discussion centered on the President's recent initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of the General Assembly. The President underlined the need to proceed with full transparency and openness, as well as with due regard for Member States' priorities.

The President attended luncheon hosted by H.E. Mr. Pertti Ripatti.

Later in the day the President was the guest of honor in dinner, hosted by H.E. Mr. Richard Ryan, Permanent Representative of Ireland.


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