A session of 'imagination, creativity, solidarity:' historic climaxes to UN efforts witnessed, environment concerns at forefront.(49th General Assembly)

From: UN Chronicle | Date: March 1, 1995 | Copyright information

The session ended Dec 23, 1994. Outlined were the accomplishments and major concerns dealt with by the 49th General Assembly. Assembly president Amara Essy of Cote d'Ivoire made the closing remarks. Plans for 1995 were briefly outlined including plans for the 50th UN birthday celebrations.

The forty-ninth General Assembly--in the words of its President, Amara Essy of Cote d'lvoire--was characterized by "imagination, creativity and a spirit of soidarity". The session, which opened on 20 September and was suspended on 23 December, witnessed a number of historic climaxes to long-time, ...

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