<

President Mugabe Arrives in New York for UN Assembly
Thursday, September 12, 2002
By Itayi Musengeyi
The Herald (Harare)

Speaking to journalists after meeting Cde. Mugabe, Cde. Coltrane Chimurenga deplored attempts by US President George Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair to use the Security Council to undermine Zimbabwe's sovereignty. "We have to rise up and make clear that the question of democracy in the Security Council must be addressed," said Cde. Chimurenga.

NEW YORK -- The Herald (Harare)
President Mugabe has arrived here to attend the 57th session of the United Nations General Assembly, which opens today.

Cde Mugabe is expected to address the UN General Assembly today.

Cde Mugabe and his delegation were met at JF Kennedy International Airport by officials from the Zimbabwean mission to the UN.

The President arrived here on Tuesday after a successful working visit to Libya where the Zimbabwean delegation signed a trade, investment and fuel supply agreement with Tripoli. The deal ensures that Zimbabwe continues to receive fuel supplies from Libya while also expected to benefit from Tripoli's expanding investments in Africa.

At the UN Cde Mugabe will join other world leaders to review recent international conferences and agreements.

Zimbabwe's permanent representative to the UN Dr Tichaona Jokonya said the 57th session would review the Millennium Summit held in South Africa and security issues.

Dr Jokonya said developing countries would push for developed nations to increase aid for development. The session will also discuss the problem of a world with more ageing people than the young ones.

"The problem is noticeable in Germany and Scandinavian countries. Sweden, for example, has had a population of eight million for the past 15 years which means there is no growth," said Dr Jokonya.
(More: AllAfrica.com News Source)
2002 © The Herald (Harare).

Dan