Non-Aligned Movement’s Conference in Havana, Cuba, initial reports

2006-09-16

By acclamation and with the corresponding rap of the gavel, Fidel Castro Ruz was elected president of the Non-Aligned Movement. On his behalf, and in line with constitutional regulations, the position is being temporarily assumed by Raúl Castro, who concluded his subsequent speech with a strong call for unity.

Fidel receives Kofi Annan (photo source)
http://www.granma.cu/ingles/2006/septiembre/vier15/39fkofi.html
U.N. SECRETARY-GENERAL SAYS NON-ALIGNED MOVEMENT’S MISSION MORE RELEVANT THAN EVER; IN LIGHT OF GROWING GULF BETWEEN RICH AND POOR COUNTRIES
http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2006/sgsm10636.doc.htm
14TH NAM SUMMIT
Raúl calls for unity for success
• More than 50 heads of state at the first session
http://www.granma.cu/ingles/2006/septiembre/vier15/noalraul.html
Foreign ministers adopt principle NAM guidelines
http://www.granma.cu/ingles/2006/septiembre/vier15/39namcanc.html
Solidarity cooperation among landlocked nations
http://www.granma.cu/ingles/2006/septiembre/vier15/sinlitoral.html
Fidel is more alive than ever
Chávez assures the press accredited for the Summit
http://www.granma.cu/ingles/2006/septiembre/vier15/39fvivo.html