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DC/2535

REVIEW CONFERENCE OF STATES PARTIES TO CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS CONVENTION VIENNA, 25 SEPTEMBER - 13 OCTOBER

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GA/DIS/3024

CHINA'S NUCLEAR TESTING WILL CEASE WITH ENACTMENT OF TEST BAN, FIRST COMMITTEE TOLD

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ORG/1207

ACTION PLAN TO PROMOTE SUSTAINED FOLLOW-UP TO RECENT GLOBAL CONFERENCES AGREED BY THE UN AGENCIES

Also, New System-Wide Initiative to Support Development in Africa to Be Launched

Message to Mark International Day for Eradication of Poverty

This is the text of a message from Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali to mark the observance today, 17 October, as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty:

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SOC/NAR/714

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GA/SHC/3305

DEVELOPMENT, PEACE AND SECURITY THREATENED BY INCREASED CRIME AND VIOLENCE, THIRD COMMITTEE TOLD

Following is the translation of the toast proposed by Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali at the dinner hosted by President Jean-Bertrand Aristide on Saturday, 14 October, in Port-au-Prince:

I should like first of all to say what a great pleasure it is for me to be once again among you, at this dinner.

I should, in particular, like to thank you, Mr. President, for the warmth of your welcome and the quality of your hospitality, which my wife and I particularly appreciate.

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FAO/3623

Greater international attention to the needs of the growing elderly population was necessary, speakers told the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) this morning, as it continued its discussion of social development questions.