31 October 2000

The General Assembly adopted a resolution, introduced jointly by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea, on peace, security and reunification on the Korean peninsula.

The President made introductory remarks when the General Assembly began its discussion today on the implementation of the outcome of the 1995 World Summit for Social Development and the related special session of the General Assembly held this summer in Geneva. The full text of his remarks is available on the "Statements and Messages" page. Earlier, the General Assembly discussed a new agenda item on global partnerships.

The President held meetings with the Chair of the Group of 77 and China, the Permanent Representative of Nigeria, Ambassador Arthur Mbanefo, the Permanent Representative of South Africa, Ambassador Dumisani Shadrack Kumalo, and the Permanent Representative of Indonesia, Ambassador Makarim Wibisono. These discussions dealt with the venue for the 10-year review of the Rio conference on Environment and Sustainable Development. Both South Africa and Indonesia have offered to host the conference. The President emphasized that the matter should be solved by the two countries themselves, but also pointed out the urgency to find a solution. The President said he and his office would be available should any assistance be required in this matter.

The President attended a reception hosted by the Permanent Representative of Algeria, H.E. Mr. Abdallah Baali, on the occasion of the National Day of Algeria.

The President also attended a reception hosted by the Legal Advisor of the Permanent Mission of Italy, Mr. Mauro Politi, in honour of the delegates to the Sixth Committee of the General Assembly.