51.   In his opening speech, Ting said the celebrations was a symbol of close co-operation among Buddhists.

52.   In a placatory opening speech, Boutros-Ghali said human rights would be best promoted by a combination of diplomacy, democracy and development.

53.   In his opening speech, Kostoyev said Yeltsin had the choice of either finding a civilized solution to the Chechen crisis or provoking further multi-ethnic conflicts in Russia.

54.   In his opening speech, Matsushita said again that economic recovery was progressing gradually.

55.   In her opening speech Zaleha praised non-Governmental community service organisations such as Kiwanis for playing an active role in supplementing Government service delivery.

56.   In his opening speech at the ISU congress, Ottavio Cinquanta called on delegates to reform the beleaguered judging system for the good of the athletes.

57.   In his opening speech, he said that the abacus was a helpful medium for children to learn math.

58.   In an opening speech, President Suharto said Indonesian air show will be held every two years.

59.   In her opening speech, Ms. Bhutto defended Islam as a religion that preaches equality.

60.   In his opening speech Saturday morning, vice chairman Tin Oo warned delegates to be aware of attempts to split the NLD.