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26 April 2023

SG/SM/21779

Place Mountain Ecosystems at Heart of Global System, Says Secretary-General in Remarks for International Year

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the closing ceremony of International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development, in Rome today:

25 April 2023

SG/SM/21778

‘Now Is the Time to Speak Up, Louder than Ever’ for Climate Action, Says Secretary-General at Time Earth Awards Event

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks for the Time CO2 Earth Awards gala dinner, in New York today:

25 April 2023

SG/SM/21776

Warning Over Half of World Is Being Left Behind, Secretary-General Urges Greater Action to End Extreme Poverty, at Sustainable Development Goals Progress Report Launch

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the launch of the special edition of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Progress Report, in New York today:

25 April 2023

SG/SM/21777

Warning Power Struggle in Sudan Lighting Fuse That Could Detonate across Borders, Secretary-General Says Fighting Must Stop, Urges Parties to Respect Ceasefire

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council meeting on Sudan, in New York today:

25 April 2023

SG/A/2194*

Secretary-General Appoints Feridun Sinirlioğlu of Türkiye Special Coordinator, Independent Assessment Mandated by Security Council Resolution 2679 (2023)

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Feridun Sinirlioğlu of Türkiye as the Special Coordinator, Independent Assessment Mandated by Security Council Resolution 2679 (2023). The Secretary-General has asked Mr. Sinirlioğlu to lead the independent assessment with a view to providing recommendations for an integrated and coherent approach to address the current challenges faced by Afghanistan.

25 April 2023

SG/SM/21775

Mourning Harry Belafonte’s Death, Secretary-General Salutes Goodwill Ambassador’s Tireless Efforts Fighting for Human Rights, Battling Injustice

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

25 April 2023

SG/SM/21774

Stand Up for Sustainable Development Goals, Activate Peers, Families, Communities, Says Secretary-General in Message to Economic and Social Council Youth Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the 2023 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum, held in New York and virtually from 25 to 27 April:

24 April 2023

SG/SM/21770

Calling Data ‘the Bedrock of a Sustainable Future’, Secretary-General Urges Forum to Turbocharge Its Transformative Power, Accelerate Progress on 2030 Agenda

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the opening of the United Nations World Data Forum, held in Hangshou from 24 to 27 April:

24 April 2023

SG/SM/21772

‘The United Nations Is Not Leaving Sudan’, Secretary-General Declares, Calling on Security Council Members to Urge Parties to End Violence, Restore Order

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks on Sudan to the Security Council meeting on “Effective Multilateralism through the Defence of the Principles of the United Nations Charter and the 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law”, in New York today:

24 April 2023

SG/SM/21773

Multilateral Cooperation ‘Beating Heart’ of United Nations, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Urging All Member States to Recommit to Charter

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council Meeting on “Effective Multilateralism Through the Defence of the Principles of the United Nations Charter and the 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law”, in New York today: