UN Secretary-General António Guterres described the late Kofi Annan as a global champion of peace, in a post on X on Tuesday marking the anniversary of the former secretary-general's death.
Kofi Annan was my mentor and my friend.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) August 18, 2026
Tuesday marks seven years since his passing.
He was a guiding force for good and his legacy as a global champion for peace remains an inspiration in my life and in my work. pic.twitter.com/jkuVRYl61O
"Kofi Annan was my mentor and my friend," Guterres wrote. "Today, Tuesday, marks the anniversary of his death. He was a force that pushed toward good, and his legacy as a global champion of peace remains a source of inspiration in my life and my work."
