Paris, December 21(No.2000-141) - The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia yesterday became a Member State of UNESCO after the Federal Republic’s Special Envoy Segej Trifunovic deposited an instrument of acceptance in London and signed the Constitution of UNESCO.

Director-General Koïchiro Matsuura welcomed the adhesion of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia saying he hoped co-operation with the Member State would develop. Referring to his message to President Vojislav Kostunica after his election in early October, Mr Matsuura expressed “confidence in the democratic change underway” and added: “There is much to do and UNESCO will do all it can to bring its contribution.”

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