Javier Pérez de Cuéllar

United Nations Secretary-General

On December 31 1981, Pérez de Cuéllar succeeded Kurt Waldheim as Secretary-General and was re-elected for a second term in October 1986. During his two terms, he led mediations between Britain and Argentina in the aftermath of the Falklands War and promoted the efforts of the Contadora Group to bring peace and stability to Central America. He also interceded in the negotiations for the independence of Namibia, the conflict in Western Sahara between Morocco and the Polisario Front, and the Cyprus issue. His second term as Secretary-General concluded in January 1992.

Related Topics:
December 31 - 1981 - Kurt Waldheim - 1986 - Britain - Argentina - Falklands War - Contadora Group - Central America - Namibia - Western Sahara - Morocco - Polisario Front - January 1992

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