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Secretary-General

Process in 1996

Nomination of candidates

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Kofi Annan of Ghana, addressing the General Assembly, following his swearing-in ceremony as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

Recommendation of the Security Council

Official documents

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In the news

Communication of recommendation to the General Assembly

Official document

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Appointment by the General Assembly

Official documents

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In the news

Process in 2001

Nomination of candidates

  • Kofi Annan (Ghana)
The General Assembly met on 29 June 2001 to re-appoint Kofi Annan as Secretary-General of the United Nations. General Assembly President Harri Holkeri (left) and Secretary-General Kofi Annan are pictured in the General Assembly Hall. UN Photo/Susan Markisz

Recommendation of the Security Council

Official documents

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In the news

Communication of recommendation to the General Assembly

Official document

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Appointment by the General Assembly

Official documents

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In the news