30 October 2000

The General Assembly concluded its consideration of the agenda item on Oceans and the Law of the Sea with the adoption of two resolutions; one on efforts to prevent and combat piracy and armed robbery at sea, the other on large-scale pelagic drift-net fishing and unauthorized fishing in international waters. The Assembly also discussed cooperation between the United Nations and three other bodies: the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the League of Arab States.

The open-ended informal consultations of the Plenary on the follow-up on the outcome of the Millennium Summit continued with Mr. Holkeri presiding. During the discussions many delegations stressed the importance a comprehensive and balanced approach in the follow-up. The question of resources was also raised.

The President was a keynote speaker at the event "Eliminating Hunger in the New Millennium". In his remarks the President spoke among other issues about the link between hunger, poverty and lack of development opportunities. The full text of his remarks is available on the "Statements and Messages" page.

Mr. Holkeri attended a reception hosted by the Permanent Representative of Turkey, H.E. Mr. Umit Pamir, on the occasion of the Anniversary of the proclamation of the Turkish Republic.

The President attended a reception, which was followed by a luncheon, sponsored by the Stanley Foundation. Later in the day the President attended to a dinner, hosted by H.E. Ambassador Markku Reimaa who represents Finland in the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.