Double show for CBK at UN
NEW YORK - President Chandrika Kumaratunga will be one of the few heads of state who will address the United Nations twice next month: first the summit meeting of world leaders on September 14-16 immediately followed by the 60th session of the General Assembly beginning September 17.

Just after her address to the General Assembly, she will hold a UN news conference. The President will also host a media reception at the UN Correspondents' Association press room. Besides a series of bilateral meetings with visiting heads of state, she will also address the Asia Society of New York.

The summit, described by Secretary-General Kofi Annan as potentially "the largest gathering of world leaders ever", will be attended by about 122 heads of state, 55 heads of government, two vice presidents and two deputy prime ministers.

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