Statements and Messages


SG/SM/9985-AFR/1207
06/07/2005
Press Release
SG/SM/9985
AFR/1207

SECRETARY-GENERAL CONGRATULATES GOVERNMENT, PEOPLE OF BURUNDI


ON SUCCESSFUL CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS


The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan:


The Secretary-General would like to congratulate the Transitional Government of Burundi and the Burundian people for the successful and peaceful conduct of the legislative elections on 4 July.

SG/SM/9981
06/07/2005
Press Release
SG/SM/9981

SECRETARY-GENERAL ‘DELIGHTED’ BY CHOICE OF LONDON FOR 2012 OLYMPICS


The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan:


Congratulations, London.


I heard the news of London’s Olympic win while driving through Trafalgar Square.  I am delighted by the city’s success.  I have no doubt that this will be a magnificent international sporting event.  Good for the world, good for the United Kingdom.