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Modi recalls Annan’s role in pushing development goals
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- Nobel Peace Laureate and former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan was “a conscience keeper of international peace and security”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as many Indian leaders expressed condolences over Mr. Annan’s death on Saturday.
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- Mr. Kofi Annan’s significant contribution to the Millennium Development Goals will always be remembered.
- Mr. Annan, who set up a foundation to work on the two issues of climate change and poverty reduction, which he called the “twin pillars of sustainable development”.
- He was always appreciative of the humane approach of Indian peacekeepers in Africa.
- He was also an ardent advocate of reform of the Security Council and a greater role for developing countries such as India
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The Hindu