Q: Just one question for you, the scenes we have seen this morning of the coalition tanks going through Baghdad, what do you think of all that and are you concerned about who is in power in Iraq? Please give us your thoughts.

SG: Obviously, I have also seen these reports. I don't have a full report on what's going on on the ground. It will take some time for it to clarify but I think one would need to try and take steps to ensure that calm is restored and that the civilian population are protected. I have also been hearing about situations in hospitals, lack of medication and all that. We are trying to do whatever we can with the World Health Organization, Red Cross and our own humanitarian people to see how we can get medication in as soon as possible. But as far as the actual situation in Baghdad is concerned it is too early to comment to determine who is in charge, who is going to run the city, and what has happened to the government.

Q: Sir, the Council today will deal with the issue of North Korea. It has been lingering now for a couple of months. It is expected that they will not take action. I wonder what you would like to see as far as the next steps on the issue of North Korea?

SG: I think on the question of North Korea, everyone has been trying to ensure that it is dealt with peacefully. You know I have my own Special Envoy, Maurice Strong, who has been in the region twice, and is trying to get everyone talking. In the meantime, we are providing humanitarian assistance to the North Koreans. I cannot predict what action the Council will take this morning but it is on their agenda.

Q: From what you hear from your Special Adviser Strong, what do you see as the most likely, the most realistic step forward to get both parties to the table?

SG: I think the next step really is to get the parties talking and to find a format that will be acceptable to both parties and bring them to the table to talk.