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ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan [Secretary-General's remarks only] I would like to thank President Berdimuhamedov and the people of Turkmenistan for their warmth and hospitality. The President and I have just concluded very constructive discussions on a range of regional and global issues. In particular, I…

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan SG: I am very pleased to visit this National Institute of Democracy and Human Rights, and I have complimented President Berdimuhamedov's reform policies on major areas of mutual concern, particularly in education and promoting human rights. I am very encouraged by all the…

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan Thank you Mr. Prime Minister, I would like to thank President Bakiev, Prime Minister Usenov and the people of Kyrgyzstan for their welcome and warm hospitality. We have just concluded very constructive discussions, covering a range of regional and global issues and including the…

Salamatsizby Urmattu Myrza Janna iymdar. (Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen) Your Excellency Speaker Kurmanov, Honourable Members of Parliament, Ladies and Gentlemen, The world knows Kyrgyzstan for the warmth of your freedom-loving people...the richness of your culture ... the beauty of your ancient…

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's lecture at the University for World Economy and Democracy, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Assalomu Alaykum hurmatli talabalar. Aziz dustlar! [Hello dear students! Esteemed friends!]. What a pleasure to be with you in Tashkent…

KURCHATOV, Kazakhstan SG: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, I have just flown over Ground Zero, standing on Ground Zero just two kilometres from the real site of nuclear tests is a very sobering experience for me. More than 450 nuclear bombs were tested here with a terrible effect on people and…

NEW YORK -- The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General is concerned about the reports of the seizure of a Government building in Talas, Kyrgyzstan. He emphasizes that while freedom of assembly is an essential element of…

ASTANA, Kazakhstan Thank you, Mr. President, for this honour. I take this honour with a distinct sense of privilege, knowing that you are honouring the United Nations while honouring me. There is no greater honour than the strong support for the United Nations you have shown today. Thank you very…

ASTANA, Kazakhstan H.E. Mr. Kanat Saudabayev, Secretary of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Dederer Alexandr Fedorovich, Chairman of Public Associations of Germans of Kazakhstan, Members of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, I am honored to meet you. I…