Is U Thant the first asian secretary-general of the United Nations ?

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Is U Thant the first asian secretary-general of the United Nations ?

2007-02-13 19:45:42 · 3 answers · asked by jayscel 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government

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according to Wikipedia, Yes.

2007-02-13 19:52:15 · answer #1 · answered by Stag S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, he was. U Thant was from Burma, elected UN Secretary-General in 1961. He served until 1971. He retired at that time, and remained a counselor to several prime ministers of Burma until his death in 1974, at the age of 65.

2007-02-14 03:55:54 · answer #2 · answered by gone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, and quite an honor and achievement for their country and people.

2007-02-14 04:24:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋