81.   The statement was prepared by consensus and read in a formal session by US Ambassador Madeleine Albright, council president.

82.   Lim said Constantino had apparently anticipated the ban on his entry into Malaysia, and had prepared a statement prior to his departure from Manila expressing his disappointment.

83.   Kenyan UN Major General Daniel Opande said a full statement was being prepared, but he confirmed that the incident had taken place.

84.   Ministers were also meeting to prepare a statement for parliament.

85.   Spokesmen for the US IFOR contingent in Tuzla would make no immediate comment and said a statement was being prepared.