Mandela, Chirac Funniest Leaders, Annan Says
Secretary-General Kofi Annan told a youth magazine he considers former South African President Nelson Mandela and French President Jacques Chirac the most humorous world leaders he has met.
In an interview published in the May issue of Nickelodeon magazine, Annan was asked which world leader had the best sense of humor.
“Nelson Mandela has a good sense of humor. And so does Jacques Chirac,” he replied.
He was also asked in the interview, headlined “Kofi Break,” what country he would like to see in addition to the “some 90” nations he had visited.
“Mongolia. Historically it’s interesting--it’s where Genghis Khan came from,” Annan said.
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