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GHANA TO HOST NEXT NON-ALIGNED MINISTERS' MEETING
(Reuter Library Report, September 7, 240 words, DATELINE:
BELGRADE)
Ghana was chosen on Thursday to host the next meeting of
non-aligned foreign ministers, diplomats said.
The choice was made after a lengthy argument behind closed doors
between supporters of the West African nation and of Venezuela,
which joined the movement as a full member at this week's
summit.
African countries meanwhile won the support of the movement for a
fresh appeal to rich nations for a better economic deal and an
increase in aid.
A declaration to be endorsed by heads of state at the close of
the non-aligned summit "On the critical economic situation in
Africa" said efforts by African nations to reform their
economies were not being given adequate international support.
The declaration drew attention to "vigorous and significant
policy reforms pursued by African countries, which had exacted
severe social and political costs."
It urged developed nations and multilateral financial
institutions to increase resource flows to Africa in real terms
and improve the terms and conditions of their aid.
It also called for a dialogue with donors on an alternative
blueprint for structural adjustment drawn up by the Economic
Commission for Africa and approved by the last summit in July of
the Organisation of African Unity.
The summit closing session was also due to endorse declarations
on the conflicts in Chad and the Western Sahara. Both endorsed
current peace moves and diplomats said neither was
controversial.
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