New York

06 January 2003

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the death of Lord Jenkins

The Secretary-General was saddened to learn of the death of Lord Jenkins, the British politician, intellectual and writer. He regrets the loss of this great statesman who distinguished himself through his vision and integrity, as well as his life-long commitment to the European cause. The Secretary-General extends his condolences to Lord Jenkins' family, and to his many friends and colleagues in the United Kingdom and around the world.