Annan

Annan urges expanded international contribution to security in Afghanistan

31 October 2002
With sporadic factional violence persisting in Afghanistan, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has urged the expansion of the international security presence in the country as it emerges from decades of war.

Multilateralism faces crucial test at present, Annan tells Nobel Laureates meeting

18 October 2002
The present international environment is presenting a crucial test to the principle of multilateralism, and the commitment of all States to join forces in pursuit of common aims, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan said today in a message to Nobel Laureates meeting in Rome.
Kofi Annan

Shocked by deadly attack in Bali, Annan calls for joint efforts to fight terror

13 October 2002
Reacting with shock to the news of last night's deadly car bombing in Bali, Indonesia, which killed at least 180 people and wounded scores of others, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today condemned the attack and stressed the need for joint efforts in the fight against terrorism.

Annan readies for official visits to China, Mongolia and 5 Central Asian countries

10 October 2002
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan will be leaving this weekend for official visits to China, Mongolia and five Central Asian countries, a UN spokesman announced today.
Annan addressing Security Council

Annan outlines three-pronged UN strategy to combat terrorism worldwide

4 October 2002
Addressing the United Nations Security Council exactly one year after it established a powerful Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), Secretary-General Kofi Annan today outlined a three-pronged UN strategy for combating the scourge.
Kofi Annan at press briefing

Annan launches new campaign to implement UN Millennium Development Goals

1 October 2002
Warning that the world is falling short in meeting the objectives agreed by global leaders two years ago when they adopted the United Nations Millennium Declaration, Secretary-General Kofi Annan today outlined a series of steps to help accelerate progress to reach the text’s development goals.