Doyen of global diplomacy, Bahrain remembers former UN Secretary-General’s warmth and love for the Kingdom
Kofi Annan, the former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize winner was optimistic that the opening of the Bahrain United Nations House would further not only the integration and coordination of the UN activities in Bahrain, but also would serve as a tribute to the close bonds between the organisation and the Kingdom.
While inaugurating the UN House in Bahrain in 2000, the Ghanaian diplomat had said that the beautiful building - so steeped in the history and culture of Bahrain – would be dedicated to advancing the goals of the United Nations in a new century.
Commenting on the demise of the charismatic diplomat, the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Director Samir Imtair Aldarabi told Tribune that Kofi Annan provided people everywhere with a space for dialogue and a path to a better world.
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