Abdallah Baali
Abdallah Baali
Abdallah Baaliis an Algerian career diplomat...
bullying creative guy man people reputation tough
People were very cautious, to say the least, because of his reputation as a tough guy who didn't like the U.N. ... In fact, I was the only one who said that Bolton was an intelligent man who could be creative and constructive and wouldn't go around bullying delegations.
states united united-states views
The views of the United States are very important ... We will take them into account.
africa five focused impression nations past united
In the past five years, Kofi Annan focused on Africa because the Africans had the impression the United Nations was not doing enough for them,
general good honestly months outcome reforms secretary
I think honestly he can keep doing his job... It's important for him and for us to have a good outcome at this summit. If we have a good outcome, if we have real reforms to be implemented in the months to come, I think the secretary general will be in a more comfortable position.
algeria handle nations role taking united
The United Nations has no role to play in Algeria, ... What is taking place in Algeria is something which we have to handle ourselves.
cooperation level pressure productive putting satisfied syria unbearable
I am satisfied with the level of cooperation. I don't think that putting an unbearable pressure on Syria would really be very productive at this stage.
hope move toward weekend
We hope to use the weekend to move toward unanimity.