Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of the United Nations has sent a special get-well message to elder statesman Shim'on Peres, who is recovering from a stroke. Ban wrote, “In this challenging hour, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, as I wish you strength and fortitude for a full recovery.”
Ban also said, “I have been a steadfast admirer of your exceptional stamina and energy over the years and of your ability to maintain an active life into your tenth decade. In your dedicated service to the land and people of Israel, you remain a model of visionary statesmanship. I recall our encounters with great fondness and remain grateful for the wisdom and advice you have shared on those occasions."