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International Meeting to Review the Implementation
of the Programme of Action for the
Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

Mauritius meeting "A Resounding Success"
declares the Prime Minister of Mauritius and President of the Meeting

United Nations Meeting in Mauritius on Small Island Developing States Ends with Renewed Commitment FULL STORY (14 January 2005)    SGIM's Closing Statement

UN Conference on Small Islands Concludes in Mauritius: Renewed Commitment on the Part of the International Community, said UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan >> FULL STORY (14 January 2005)

Secretary-General of the Mauritius International Meeting and United Nations Under-Secretary-General Mr. Anwarul K. Chowdhury speaking at the final day press conference
(14 January 2005) Webcast video

"We are all inhabitants of the global island"- Kofi Annan: The United Nations Secretary-General proposes a global warning system that would cover all natural disasters >> FULL STORY (13 January 2005)

UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan encourages small islands to establish clear priorities
>> FULL STORY (12 January 2005)

Statements by Anwarul K. Chowdhury, Secretary-General of the Mauritius International Meeting and United Nations Under-Secretary-General at the:

Opening session (10 January 2005)
    Webcast video
WTO side event (10 January 2005)
Flag raising Ceremony (7 January 2005)
Civil Society Forum (6 January 2005)  

Press Releases

The Mauritius United Nations Conference Opens With a call for Increase in Official Development Assistance to Small Island Developing States. >>Full Story

Secretary-General of the International Meeting Highlights Economic Vulnerabilities of Small Islands at the Civil Society Forum. >> Full Story

Press Conferences

Transcript of Press Conference jointly addressed by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Secretary-General of the International Meeting Anwarul K. Chowdhury   >> FULL STORY

Briefing by the Secretary-General of the International Meeting, Mr. Chowdhury, on the Civil Society report to the International Meeting and the opening session
Webcast video

Secretary-General, International Meeting with Rajesh Anand Bhagwan, M.P, Minister of Environment and National Development Unit
Webcast video

Photo Gallery

Secretary-General of the International Meeting Anwarul K. Chowdhury greets United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan at the entrance of the Swami Vivekananda International Conference Centre, Port Louis , Mauritius

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