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22 September 2023

PKO/819

United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting Will Address Critical Gaps, Focus on Strengthening Operations in Ghana, 5-6 December

The United Nations Secretariat and Ghana today announced that the 2023 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting will take place in Accra on 5 and 6 December.

22 September 2023

SG/SM/21959

‘Small Island States Do Not Lack Ambition, They Lack Finance’, Secretary-General Tells Alliance, Calling for Developed Countries to Fulfil Climate Action Support

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), today:

21 September 2023

SC/15419

Security Council Sanctions Committee Concerning South Sudan Meets with Panel of Experts

On 7 September 2023, members of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan were briefed by the Coordinator of the Panel of Experts on South Sudan in connection with the Panel’s workplan for its mandate in pursuance of Security Council resolution 2683 (2023) of 30 May 2023.

21 September 2023

SG/SM/21958

Grappling with Chaotic Weather Patterns, Debt Distress, Least Developed Countries Need Climate, Financial Justice, Secretary-General Urges at Ministerial Meeting

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the ministerial meeting of the least developed countries, in New York today:

21 September 2023

SG/SM/21957

Calling for Universal Health Coverage, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Meeting Possible to Cover Every Person Worldwide if Countries Take Urgent, Focused Action

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as delivered by Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohamed, to the opening segment of the high-level meeting on universal health coverage, in New York today:

21 September 2023

SG/SM/21955

Secretary-General Says Unleashing Continent’s Potential ‘Is the Great Opportunity of Our Age’, in Message to Global Africa Business Initiative

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Global Africa Business Initiative, in New York today:

21 September 2023

SC/15417

Security Council 2653 Committee Concerning Haiti Discusses Expert Panel’s Final Report, Receives Briefing by INTERPOL Representative

On 8 September 2023, members of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti held informal consultations to discuss the final report of the Panel of Experts on Haiti, submitted in pursuance of paragraph 21(c) of resolution 2653 (2022).

21 September 2023

SG/SM/21956

Welcoming Pact, Secretary-General Tells Summit of the Future Ministerial Meeting ‘We Cannot Inch towards Agreement While the World Races towards a Precipice’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the ministerial meeting on the Summit of the Future, in New York today:

20 September 2023

DSG/SM/1876

Equitable, Resilient Agrifood Systems Key to Tackle Climate Change, Ensure Better Future for All, Deputy Secretary-General Says, Urging Transformative Action

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the “Catalysing global action for sustainable and resilient agrifood systems transformation to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals” event hosted by Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Japan, in New York today:

20 September 2023

DSG/SM/1875

Feminist Diplomacy Shifts Mindset ‘Away from Confrontation, towards Dialogue, Engagement, Cooperation, Peace’, Underlines Deputy Secretary-General

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the ministerial-level side event on feminist foreign policy as an accelerator for positive change by transforming commitments into actions, in New York today: