Speeches from Kofi Annan and the Kofi Annan Foundation team.
Concluding Remarks by Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan at the Meeting of the Action Group for Syria
Geneva, Switzerland Sending a message of determination and hope… Ladies and Gentlemen, I called this meeting in Geneva at this critical stage...Read More
Opening Remarks by Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan at the Meeting of the Action Group for Syria
Geneva, Switzerland The benefits of pursuing a path of collective self-interest are clear… Thank you, Secretary-General Ban and Secretary-General Elaraby, and let...Read More
Unjust Global Systems, Their Impact on Worldwide Hunger and Undernutrition and Necessary Changes to be Undertaken by Relevant Actors
Thank you for that welcome. Can I start by offering Mr Annan’s sincere apologies for not being here today. Since the UN...Read More
Prevention, promotion and protection: our shared responsibility
It is an honour for me to join you today to mark the centenary of one of Sweden’s greatest sons and one...Read More
A Commemoration of the centenary of Raoul Wallenberg’s birth
Good afternoon. Thank you Mr. Eskil Franck; Prime Minister Reinfeldt; Greetings to TRH Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel who are here...Read More
Address to the Swedish Parliament on the Occasion of Holocaust Remembrance Day
Good afternoon. Thank you, Per Westerberg, and Mikael Oscarsson for inviting me to be with you today. It is an honour...Read More
‘Building a Progressive Kenya’ Closing Remarks by H.E. Mr. Benjamin Mkapa
Nairobi, Kenya The Constitution embodies the values and aspirations of a sovereign people – all the people… Let me take this opportunity...Read More
Gothenburg Award for Sustainable Development
Thank you, Jan, for the kind words of introduction. Members of the jury, sponsors, friends and colleagues, I am honored to be...Read More
“The Importance of Investment in Climate Smart Agriculture in Africa”
Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for joining us today to mark the launch of this important initiative. I want to start by...Read More
‘Building a Progressive Kenya’ Closing Remarks
Over the last two days, a wide range of actors from across Kenya and from outside have participated in this important event....Read More