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Kofi Annan taught me so much about humanity, says Vijay Amritraj

Updated on: 20 August,2018 11:18 AM IST  |  Mumbai
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He taught me so much about humanity. He was a magnificent diplomat who worked hard for peace in the world. He would have been perfect for today's world. We will miss you Sir. RIP"

Kofi Annan taught me so much about humanity, says Vijay Amritraj

Vijay Amritraj and Kofi Annan

India's tennis icon Vijay Amritraj paid a fine tribute to Kofi Annan, 80, the first United Nations chief from sub-Saharan Africa, who died on Saturday. Amritraj posted this throwback picture with Annan and tweeted: "I was so honoured to be appointed a messenger of peace for the UN by this great man Secretary General Kofi Annan.


He taught me so much about humanity. He was a magnificent diplomat who worked hard for peace in the world. He would have been perfect for today's world. We will miss you Sir. RIP"


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