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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.