UN Affairs

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
Global

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
Global

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.

Mamadou Bamba, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Côte d'Ivoire, addressing the General Assembly.
UN Photo/Michelle Poiré

Côte d'Ivoire's Foreign Minister tells UN Assembly peace process is advancing

27 September 2004

Addressing the United Nations General Assembly this afternoon, the Foreign Minister of Côte d'Ivoire said his Government is taking steps to restore stability to the conflict-torn West African country.

Fradique Bandeira Melo de Menezes, President of Sao Tome and Principe, addressing the General Assembly.
UN Photo/Michelle Poiré

Concerns of small island States head General Assembly session

24 September 2004
Americas

The problems bedevilling the world's small island States, especially global warming, fishing rights, natural disasters and the inequalities of global trade, dominated this morning's session of the United Nations General Assembly's annual high-level debate.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi

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

24 September 2004
Global

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.

President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal addresses the General Assembly.
UN Photo/Michelle Poiré

Primacy of UN in global affairs key theme on third day of Assembly's debate

23 September 2004
Americas

The primacy of the United Nations in dealing with global issues - whether economic and social development or international peace and security - continued to be the key theme as the General Assembly moved into the third day of its annual high-level debate.

Foreign Minister Mustafa Osman Ismail of Sudan addresses the United Nations General Assembly.
UN Photo/Michelle Poiré

Security Council resolution 'incentive' to Darfur rebels, Sudan tells Assembly

23 September 2004
Africa

Addressing the United Nations General Assembly this afternoon, the Foreign Minister of Sudan pledged to work for peace and respect for human rights in the country's vast and blighted Darfur region, but denounced a Security Council resolution threatening sanctions in the absence of action.

Secretary-General Kofi Annan

UN wrestling with security questions one year after Baghdad bombing – Annan

19 August 2004

The terrorist bombing of the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad one year ago has forced the world body to wrestle with fundamental questions regarding security, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said today at a solemn ceremony in Geneva marking the anniversary.

In worldwide ceremonies, UN mourns Baghdad terror victims on first anniversary

19 August 2004

With solemn words and mournful music, black ribbons and a silent march, the lighting of candles and the unveiling of plaques, the entire United Nations system today marked the first anniversary of the deadly terrorist attack on UN headquarters in Baghdad, one of the darkest days in the world body's history.