UNMIK/PR/442
PRESS RELEASE - 8 December 2000

SRSG Welcomes His Successor

PRISTINA  -- SRSG Dr. Bernard Kouchner has warmly welcomed the announcement of his successor, Danish Defence Minister Hans Haekkerup, named today by the Secretary General, of the United Nations.

"I give him my very best wishes," said Dr Kouchner. "I hope that my friend  has a very productive time as SRSG.

"He will have many challenges ahead of him as head of UNMIK. I hope it will be a fulfilling experience for him, here in Kosovo, as it remains for me."