Fred Eckhard
Fred Eckhard
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.
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remains optimistic, as he has told you a number of times. At the same time, he knows he's got a hard job. He doesn't have a lot of wiggle room.
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I think he's been consulting with a number of member states at the highest level, and he's expected to make some decision soon.
advance again appeal chance mission money needs people
I think it will give the chance to the secretary-general to again appeal for what he needs in the way of people and money to advance the mission there.
approach continuing durable opened pathway peace
It has opened a pathway to full-fledged and continuing negotiations aimed at a comprehensive approach to durable peace in the region.
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that direct national elections are the best way to establish a parliament and government in Iraq that are fully representative and legitimate.
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.
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We have set up an appointment for Mugabe to meet the secretary-general in Rome therefore we do expect him to be in Rome.
violations
We know that the violations can be controlled.
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We are deeply concerned about the implications this announcement will have for Rwandan refugees who have begun crossing the border again in recent days to avoid renewed fighting in western Rwanda.
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we are concerned that it could complicate the arrangements that are now under way concerning the release of the remaining detainees.
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.
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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.
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United Nations security had a general concern about the secretary general's visit to this region. But in the end, the chief of staff advised the secretary general to make the trip anyway.