Fed: Downer welcomes Australia's election to Chair of UN body

AAP General News (Australia)
01-20-2004
Fed: Downer welcomes Australia's election to Chair of UN body

Foreign Minister ALEXANDER DOWNER has welcomed Australia's election as chair of the
United Nations Commission on Human Rights.

Australia replaces Libya, which held the position last year.

The chair position will be filled by MIKE SMITH, Australia's Ambassador to the UN …