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Security Council Briefing on Iran and Israel

Secretary-General: No name

23 June 2020

SG/SM/20138

Solutions Based on Reliable Data, Shared Responsibility Key to Solving Drug Abuse, Illicit Trafficking, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ statement on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed on 26 June:

23 June 2020

SG/SM/20137

Secretary-General, in Observance Message, Urges Countries to Recognize Seafarers as Key Workers, Help Hundreds of Thousands Stranded at Sea Safely Repatriate

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of the Seafarer, observed on 25 June:

22 June 2020

SG/SM/20136

Secretary-General, Addressing General Assembly, Welcomes President-Elect’s Intention to Build Trust among Countries as Crucial amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s remarks to the virtual informal meeting of the General Assembly with the President-elect of the General Assembly for its seventy-fifth session, in New York today:

22 June 2020

SG/SM/20135

On Eve of Presidential Polls in Malawi, Secretary-General Stresses Need for Credible, Peaceful Elections, Observing Protocol to Prevent COVID-19 Infection

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

20 June 2020

SG/SM/20134

Concerned about Political Developments in Mali, Secretary-General Supports Calls for Inclusive Dialogue, Urging Restraint from Actions Likely to Fuel Tensions

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

19 June 2020

SG/A/1964*

Secretary-General Appoints Najat Rochdi of Morocco Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident Coordinator for Lebanon

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Najat Rochdi of Morocco as his Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon, in the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon and Resident Coordinator.

19 June 2020

SG/SM/20133

‘New Normal’ of Post-Pandemic Working World Should Focus on Employee Safeguards, Decent Jobs, Financial Relief for Lost Income, Secretary-General Stresses

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks on the Policy Brief “COVID-19 and the World of Work”, in New York today:

18 June 2020

SG/SM/20130

Refugees, Displaced People Must Be Central to COVID-19 Policy Response, Recovery Efforts, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Refugee Day, observed on 20 June:

18 June 2020

SG/SM/20132

Honouring Essential Workers, Secretary-General Video Message for Public Service Day Stresses Need to Better Protect, Invest in Their Well-Being

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for United Nations Public Service Day, observed on 23 June:

18 June 2020

SG/SM/20131

Post-Pandemic Fiscal Stimulus Programmes Must Meet Immediate Needs of Grieving Widows, Their Families, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Widows Day, observed on 23 June: