Source: United Nations General Assembly and Security Council
SG/SM/22543
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
The Secretary-General was saddened to learn of the death of Horst Köhler, the former President of Germany. Former President Köhler was a champion of the United Nations, deeply committed to global partnerships, sustainable development and creating new perspectives for youth in Africa. He served as the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy on Western Sahara from 2017 to 2019, during which he sought to help resolve the long-standing conflict there.
The Secretary-General extends his sincere condolences to the family of former President Köhler, as well as the Government and people of Germany.
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