United
Nations
Sotirios Zacheos
Chairman of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country
Press Statement on the Terrorist Attacks
September 17, 2001
On behalf of the United Nations diplomatic community, and in the name
of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country, I would like to echo the
sense of outrage felt in the hearts and minds of all humanity at the tragic
and senseless loss of human life and property which have resulted from the heinous
acts of terrorism inflicted upon our host city and country. We express our solidarity
with the people and Government of the United States of America and join them
in mourning the loss of the countless victims of these atrocities, sharing the
grief of their families and loved ones, and expressing the hope that all those
responsible for the massive death and destruction will be brought to justice
as soon as possible.
We are grateful for the valiant and noble efforts of the men and women
of the city and state of New York and the Federal Government who are working
tirelessly to rescue the missing, recover the lost, salvage the ruins and restore
the peace and security of our host city and country.