SG: Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen. I just came out of a meeting with the Secretary-of State and I've had a very fruitful stay in Washington. Yesterday I spoke to the Global Health Council on the fight against AIDS and this morning to the Chamber of Commerce. And here we've had the opportunity to discuss Iraq, the Middle East and the Secretary of State's visit to Africa, and AIDS struggle I will take your questions.

Q: On Iraq, Sir. Is the Secretary satisfied with the compromise [in the Security Council on Iraq]? Are you satisfied?

SG: Yes, because the Council is working as a team and they voted unanimously, 15-0, to roll over the Resolution and continue their work. And I hope that they will come up with an agreed position very shortly.

Q: Mr. Secretary. Do you think they will be able to reach an agreement or consensus on the Iraq sanctions in the one month period?

SG: I hope so. I think the members talked amongst themselves and decided that they needed a bit more time to work it out, and set the one month deadline. And I hope they will be able to do it. *****