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information coming from New York the disarmament branch of the Geneva
Office will be also strengthened.

5. My Office also started to play a more active political role. I had a number
of substantial consultations with the politicians earning from the republics of
former Yugoslavia. Just today the North Korean ambassador informed me
about his country's decision to withdraw from the NPT, I think that we will
initiate some action on the part of UN on this matter.

6. You are the people who determine public opinion all over the world. The
UN need your support. On the other hand I am aware that the representatives
of the press also sometimes encounter problems here both of technical and
substantial nature. So, on my part I would like to assure you that I am always
open to the press and we are ready to provide any help that may be required.

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