| Date | 29 June 2001 |
|---|---|
| Started | 10:05 |
| Ended | 11:05 |
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Agenda item 187
Appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations
Letter from the President of the Security Council to the President of the General Assembly (A/55/999)
Draft resolution (A/55/L.87)
The President
The Assembly has before it document A/55/999, containing a letter dated 27 June 2001 from the President of the Security Council to the President of the General Assembly. That letter reads as follows:
"I have the honour to inform you that the Security Council, at its 4337th meeting, held in private on 27 June 2001, adopted by acclamation resolution 1358 (2001) concerning the appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations. The resolution reads as follows:
"'The Security Council,
"'Having considered the question of the recommendation for the appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations,
"'Recommends to the General Assembly that Mr. Kofi Annan be appointed Secretary-General of the United Nations for a second term of office from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2006.'
"(Signed) Anwarul Karim Chowdhury "President of the Security Council".
In connection with the recommendation of the Security Council, the General Assembly has before it a draft resolution submitted in document A/55/L.87 by Bangladesh, China, Colombia, France, Ireland, Jamaica, Mali, Mauritius, Norway, the Russian Federation, Singapore, Tunisia, Ukraine, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. That is the only document before the Assembly on which action is required.
I give the floor to the representative of Bangladesh, Mr. Anwarul Karim Chowdhury, who is also the President of the Security Council, to introduce draft resolution A/55/L.87.
Mr. Chowdhury (Bangladesh)
It is an honour and privilege for me, in my capacity as the President of the Security Council, to address the General Assembly in order to convey to it the recommendation of the Security Council for the appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
As the President indicated just now, at its 4337th meeting, held in private on 27 June, the Security Council adopted by acclamation resolution 1358 (2001), whereby it recommended to the General Assembly that Mr. Kofi Annan be appointed Secretary-General of the United Nations for a second term of office, from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2006. As the President of the Security Council, I have conveyed that recommendation to you, Mr. President, in my letter of 27 June 2001, which is before representatives as document A/55/999. You have also made a reference to this document, Mr. President.
I now have the pleasure to introduce, on behalf of China, Colombia, France, Ireland, Jamaica, Mali, Mauritius, Norway, the Russian Federation, Singapore, Tunisia, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States and my own country, Bangladesh, the draft resolution contained in document A/55/L.87. It reads as follows:
"The General Assembly,
"Having considered the recommendation contained in Security Council resolution 1358 (2001),
"Expressing its appreciation for the effective and dedicated service rendered to the United Nations by Mr. Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations, during his first term of office,
"Appoints Mr. Kofi Annan for a second term of office beginning on 1 January 2002 and ending on 31 December 2006."
In presenting this draft resolution to the General Assembly, I recall the words of the President of the Security Council uttered in this Hall five years ago, as the Assembly was about to adopt the resolution appointing Mr. Annan as the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Recalling his over 30 years of dedication to the multifaceted tasks that the United Nations performs, it was said that there was no doubt that Secretary-General Annan would meet and exceed all expectations and carry out his duties in the most impeccable, impartial and independent way.
Secretary-General Annan has lived up to those words. He has excelled in his office, delivering under trying circumstances. His efforts to reform the United Nations have made the Organization ready for the challenges of the twenty-first century. He has made the United Nations more relevant in today's world, broadening its support base by developing partnerships with civil society and the private sector, in particular. His vision in making real the Charter commitment made in the name of "We the peoples" was reflected in the success of the Millennium Summit. His strong support for international development goals, particularly for Africa and the least developed countries, has positively impacted on the lives of people all over the world.
From one conflict situation to another, he made a difference by advocating reason and hope and promoting the culture of peace and non-violence, often in the midst of hostilities and despair. He made United Nations peacekeeping more relevant and more respectable, enhancing its effectiveness in bringing peace to suffering millions. We have no doubt that he will only increase and intensify his efforts to serve the cause of the United Nations and of its peoples during his second term. We wish him the very best, and assure him of our wholehearted support.
I would recommend that the General Assembly adopt draft resolution A/55/L.87, now before it, by acclamation.
The President
The President of the Security Council has just proposed that the draft resolution contained in document A/55/L.87 be adopted unanimously.
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt draft resolution A/55/L.87 by acclamation?
The President
I have the honour to announce that His Excellency Mr. Kofi Annan has been appointed Secretary-General of the United Nations by acclamation for a second term of office, beginning on 1 January 2002 and ending on 31 December 2006.
I request the Chief of Protocol to escort the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, into the General Assembly Hall.
The President
I have the honour to inform you officially, Sir, that the General Assembly has appointed you Secretary-General of the United Nations for a second term of office, beginning 1 January 2002 and ending on 31 December 2006.
I now invite His Excellency Mr. Kofi Annan to make a statement.
The Secretary-General
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| 196 maintrunk(pathpart) |
| 197 |
| 198 |
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