Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the extension of the appointment of Serge Brammertz

The Secretary-General sent on Friday 8 June a letter to the President of the Security Council informing the Council of his intention to extend, until 31 December 2007, the appointment of Serge Brammertz of Belgium as the Commissioner of the UN International Independent Investigation Commission into the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. He wishes to thank Mr. Brammertz for his leadership in advancing the investigation and for his commitment to providing continuity in the Commission's work.