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11 October 2023

SG/SM/21988

Secretary-General ‘Deeply Regrets’ Decision by Conseil National pour la Sauvegarde de la Patrie in Niger Ordering UN Humanitarian Coordinator to Leave Country

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

11 October 2023

SG/SM/21987

Citing Renewable Energy Applications, Secretary-General Says Know-How, Technology Can Serve Human Rights, Common Good, in Message for World Engineers Convention

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the World Engineers Convention, in Prague today:

10 October 2023

SG/SM/21986

Alarmed by Reported Deadly Bombing of Civilians in Myanmar, Secretary-General Says Those Responsible Must Be Held to Account

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

10 October 2023

SG/SM/21985

Urging Fifth Committee to Support 2024 Budget, Secretary-General Says Proposals Demonstrate Commitment to United Nations’ Goals, Needs of Governments, Peoples

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary), in New York today:

10 October 2023

SC/15436

Security Council 751 Committee Considers Panel of Experts’ Thematic Report

Following consideration of a thematic report submitted by the Panel of Experts on Somalia in accordance with paragraph 47 (c)(i) of resolution 2662 (2022), the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Al-Shabaab agreed to take follow-up action on the recommendations contained therein.

9 October 2023

SG/SM/21983

United Nations Initiatives, Governance Forum Can Advance Collective Efforts, ‘Build the Internet We Want to Empower All People’, Secretary-General Says

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Internet Governance Forum, in Kyoto today:

9 October 2023

SG/SM/21984

‘It’s Time to End This Vicious Circle’ of Bloodshed, Hatred with Negotiated Peace Fulfilling Aspirations of Palestinians, Israelis, Secretary-General Stresses

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the press on the Middle East, in New York today:

8 October 2023

SG/SM/21982

Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Earthquake in Afghanistan, Extends Sincere Condolences to Families of Victims

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

7 October 2023

SG/SM/21981

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Attack by Hamas against Israeli Towns Near Gaza Strip, Which Have Killed Numerous Civilians, Injured Hundreds

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

6 October 2023

SG/A/2233

Local and Regional Engagement, Action and Multi-Level Cooperation Are Vital to Rescue SDGs and Contribute to Topics under the Summit of Future

UN Secretary-General António Guterres launched his Advisory Group on Local and Regional Governments, through its first hybrid meeting among its 20 members. The meeting offered an opportunity to exchange on strategic topics pertaining to local and regional governments’ engagement and action in relation to recovery measures from multiple and overlapping crises and advancing international agreements and standards, including on sustainable development, gender equality, social inclusion, climate action, the new urban agenda, and human rights.