Statement Of Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter S. Cayetano On The Death Of Kofi Annan

19 August 2018 – The Philippines joins the international community in mourning the passing of a statesman, diplomat, and peacemaker—Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

The Philippines will remember Kofi Annan for his unwavering commitment to multilateralism that reinvigorated the United Nations and brought peace to places around the world that have been torn apart by conflict.

The Philippines will remember Kofi Annan for such initiatives as the UN Global Compact, the Millennium Summit, the Global Fund, and UN reform that helped shape today’s international environment.

The Philippines will remember Kofi Annan as a champion of humanity. His dignity, vision, and determination has made our world a better place to live in. For that, the Philippines will forever be grateful. END