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13 May 2025

SG/SM/22648

In World of Growing Divides, Cascading Crises, European Union Remains Vital Partner for United Nations, Secretary-General Says in Europe Day Video Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for Europe Day:

13 May 2025

SG/SM/22647

Warning Humanity Destroying Bedrock of Life, Cornerstone of Sustainable Development, Secretary-General Observance Message Urges Action to Protect Biodiversity

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for Biological Diversity, observed on 22 May:

13 May 2025

SG/SM/22646

Amid Highest Number of Conflicts, People Fleeing Across Borders Since UN’s Creation, Peacekeeping Needed More than Ever, Secretary-General Tells Ministerial Meeting

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Ministerial Meeting on the Future of Peacekeeping, in Berlin today:

12 May 2025

SG/SM/22643

Lethal Autonomous Weapon System ‘Politically Unacceptable, Morally Repugnant and Should Be Banned’, Secretary-General Says during Informal Consultations on Issue

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the informal consultations on lethal autonomous weapon systems, in New York today:

12 May 2025

SG/SM/22644

Secretary-General, Briefing on UN80 Initiative, Lays Out System-Wide Reform Plans to Make United Nations More Effective, Nimble, Fit for Today’s Challenges

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ briefing on the UN80 Initiative, in New York today:

12 May 2025

SG/SM/22645

Welcoming Release of Edan Alexander from Gaza, Secretary-General Renews Call for Immediate Permanent Ceasefire, Release of All Remaining Hostages

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

10 May 2025

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Secretary-General Welcomes India-Pakistan Ceasefire Agreement as ‘Positive Step’

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

9 May 2025

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United Nations Pavilion, Yoshimoto Kogyo Team Up for Large-Scale Event on Sustainable Development Goals at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai

The United Nations Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan, is teaming up with Yoshimoto Kogyo, one of Japan’s largest entertainment companies, to co-organize a large-scale event on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on 15 June.

8 May 2025

SG/SM/22641

Congratulating Pope Leo XIV on His Election, Secretary-General Says He Looks Forward to Building on Long Legacy of UN-Holy See Cooperation to Advance Global Solidarity

The following statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres was issued today:

8 May 2025

SG/SM/22640

Secretary-General Gravely Concerned Recent Drone Attacks at Sudan’s Main Aid Entry Point Threaten to Fuel Humanitarian Needs, Cause Large-Scale Civilian Casualties

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: