Ban Ki-moon Thanks Nobel Peace Prize WFP for Efforts to Help the Hungry

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[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] Ban Ki-moon, former UN Secretary-General and Chairman of the Board of the Global Green Growth Institute, sent a congratulatory letter to the World Food Programme (WFP), which won this year's Nobel Peace Prize.

According to the WFP Korea Office on the 12th, Chairman Ban expressed "sincere congratulations" in a letter sent to David Beasley, Executive Director of the WFP, on the same day.

He stated, "In a situation where the climate, public health, and economic adverse effects caused by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have led vulnerable populations worldwide to suffer from more severe poverty and food shortages, I believe the members and activities of the WFP deserve all recognition."

He added, "Once again, I congratulate the WFP on receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and thank the WFP for its efforts and support for the hungry."

The Nobel Committee announced on the 9th that the UN-affiliated WFP was selected as the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

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