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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
on the adoption of the Resolution on the Capital Master Plan by the General Assembly
Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The Secretary-General welcomes the adoption of the Resolution on the Accelerated Strategy IV for the Capital Master Plan by the General Assembly, allowing for a completion of the project in five instead of seven years.
By approving the accelerated renovation strategy it will be possible to minimize the inconvenience and risk for delegates, occupants and visitors to the UN Headquarters during construction.
After the completion of the Capital Master Plan in 2013, the UN Headquarters will not only be a safer, healthier, greener and more secure place, but our renovated workshop for peace will also stand out as a symbol for building a revitalized UN for a better world.
The Secretary-General would like to thank the Member States once more for funding the Capital Master Plan and for their continued support of the Capital Master Plan.