Secretary-General's encounter with Associated Press prior to Security Council luncheon (unofficial transcript)

SG: We need a decision to set up the mission, and normally it's done in a Resolution. So if they do it in a Resolution, well and good. I understand some are also talking of a letter, but we do need a decision to set up the mission.

I think it is also important that they say something about the Iraqi Governing Council. I mean, they came here and talked to them in silence. It doesn't send a very good message.

Q: What was your reaction to the Jakarta bombing?

SG: It was an atrocious act and this senseless killing of innocent civilians is something that cannot be condoned by any government and every attempt should be made to arrest its perpetrators and hold them accountable.