Fred Eckhard
Fred Eckhard
achieve call early expected momentum national seize sides start work
The two sides are expected to start more substantive discussions shortly, ... reiterates his call for the two sides to seize the momentum and work to achieve national reconciliation in Myanmar at an early date.
emerges expects security sell
He (Annan) expects that what emerges from these talks, he will be able to sell to the (U.N.) Security Council.
displaced ensure movements obligation reminded voluntary
has been reminded of its obligation to ensure only the voluntary movements of displaced persons.
continue divide issues leaders peaceful reduce remaining restore security towards urged work
He ... urged the leaders to do everything they can to reduce tensions, restore security and continue to work towards a peaceful settlement of the remaining issues that divide them.
basis came certain displaced high million minimum number outset persons prepared refugees
And the High Commissioner for Refugees would say, 'Well, at the very minimum at the outset we should be prepared for a certain number of displaced persons or refugees. Let's have X blankets, X food.' On that basis they came up with this $37.4 million list.
contribute hopes improvement minister pakistan prime visit
The secretary-general hopes that Prime Minister Vajpayee's visit to Pakistan will contribute to the improvement of bilateral relations.
account found frankly selective
Frankly we found it a sensational & selective account of peacekeeping.
violations
We know that the violations can be controlled.
expect meet rome therefore
We have set up an appointment for Mugabe to meet the secretary-general in Rome therefore we do expect him to be in Rome.
assume entitled exchanges indeed practice speak therefore
Those who speak to the secretary-general are entitled to assume that their exchanges are confidential. The secretary-general therefore would want this practice stopped, if indeed it exists.
defend effect hope ourselves preparing
We'll do what we have to do to defend ourselves and the (Sierra Leone) government. We hope that it's not going to come to a pitched battle, but in effect we're preparing for one.
complicate concerned concerning release remaining
we are concerned that it could complicate the arrangements that are now under way concerning the release of the remaining detainees.
agreements both confirm confirmed details further higher indeed levels pleased position progress provide various
We are pleased to confirm ... that indeed some progress was tentatively made on various important issues. We are not in a position to provide further details of the agreements ... because they still need to be fleshed out and confirmed by higher levels on both sides.
across asia caused learn life loss massive profoundly series southeast waves
was profoundly saddened to learn of the massive loss of life and destruction caused by a series of earthquakes and tidal waves across Southeast Asia today.