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Srgjan Kerim, President of the 62nd session of the General Assembly

Media important to promoting democracy, Assembly President stresses

24 April 2008
The media plays a vital role in encouraging democratization, strengthening the rule of law and promoting institution-building, General Assembly President Srgjan Kerim told today’s opening of a regional forum on the work of the media.
Srgjan Kerim, President of the 62nd session of the General Assembly

General Assembly President holds meetings with senior officials in Turkmenistan

21 April 2008
The growing food crisis around the world, the situation in Afghanistan, counter-terrorism efforts, preventive diplomacy and regional cooperation were on the agenda today during talks between General Assembly President Srgjan Kerim and the leaders of Turkmenistan.

General Assembly President holds talks with Gabonese, British officials

17 April 2008
General Assembly President Srgjan Kerim has held talks today with senior Government ministers from Gabon and the United Kingdom, discussing issues ranging from peace and security in Africa to Security Council reform to financing for development in poor countries.
Srgjan Kerim, President of the 62nd session of the General Assembly

General Assembly President calls on States to resist ‘temptation of protectionism’

14 April 2008
Countries should resist the “temptation of protectionism” because free trade and the broader process of globalization have brought people closer together and play an important role in reducing poverty, the General Assembly President has told an international meeting on democracy and development.

Security Council reform must result in profound changes – Assembly President

11 April 2008
Security Council reform must be about more than just changing the composition of its membership, General Assembly President Srgjan Kerim says, calling on the body to be “based on an equilibrium of interests rather than a balance of power.”