HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NOON BRIEFING
BY MARIE OKABE
ASSOCIATE SPOKESWOMAN FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
OF THE UNITED NATIONS
UN HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK
Thursday, October 30, 2003
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ANNAN MEETS WITH HEADS OF U.N. PRINCIPLE ORGANS
- The heads of the Six Principal Organs of the United Nations (General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice and the Secretariat) held their fifth annual meeting yesterday afternoon followed by a luncheon hosted by the Secretary-General.
- In 1998, the Secretary-General began the practice of holding meetings among the heads of the six Principal Organs, in order to exchange views and coordinate matters, with a view to improving efficiency in the workings of the Organization.
- The five Presidents and the Secretary-General discussed issues and challenges facing the international community.
- The focused on issues of common concern such as the security of UN staff in conflict areas, revitalization of the work of the Principal Organs, as well as reform of the Organization as a whole. The meeting also discussed matters relating to Iraq, the Middle East, the Millennium Development Goals, and economic development and trade.
- The Deputy Secretary-General reported on progress achieved in the areas of Secretariat reform and HIV/AIDS.
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Document Type: Highlights of the Noon Briefing
Document Sources: Secretary-General, United Nations News Service
Subject: Middle East situation
Publication Date: 30/10/2003
Document Sources: Secretary-General, United Nations News Service
Subject: Middle East situation
Publication Date: 30/10/2003