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Askar A. Akayev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic, addressing the General Assembly.
UN Photo/Michelle Poiré

General Assembly speakers canvass topics from terrorism to trade and debt relief

28 September 2004
UN Affairs

From the dangers of terrorism and the importance of regional solidarity to the concerns of small island States and calls for the introduction of debt relief, leaders from around the world spotlighted a diverse array of issues during the annual high-level debate at the United Nations General Assembly this morning.

Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Prime Minister of Malaysia, addressing the General Assembly.
UN Photo/Michelle Poiré

General Assembly debate discusses Security Council, terrorism, global trade

27 September 2004
UN Affairs

Security Council reform, calls for a fairer global trading system, disarmament, the threat of terrorism and the gap between the haves and have-nots were among the subjects debated this morning when the United Nations General Assembly's annual high-level debate resumed for its second week.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi

Iraqi leader appeals to UN Assembly for help to defeat terrorists, rebuild country

24 September 2004
UN Affairs

As the General Assembly wrapped up the fourth day of its annual high-level debate, Prime Minister Ayad Allawi of Iraq appealed to its neighbours and the international community for help in rebuilding the country ruined by war and a brutal regime and defeating terrorists bent on destroying the dreams of the Iraqi people for a country rooted in democracy.