Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who along with the United Nations was awarded the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, has received a stream of congratulatory messages from leaders around the world, his spokesman said today.
Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who was today awarded the Nobel Peace Prize along with the United Nations, said the honour "challenges us to do more and to do better, not to rest on our laurels."
Secretary-General Kofi Annan today urged United Nations staff to rise to the challenge presented by the Nobel Peace Prize, which was awarded jointly to the world body and its leader.
Top United Nations officials and the heads of UN agencies today welcomed the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the world organization and its leader, Kofi Annan, praising the Secretary-General for his vision and integrity.
