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Secretary-General: Press Release

19 May 2025

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Progress towards Universal Health Coverage ‘Essential to Building Resilient Systems Grounded in Primary Care’, Secretary-General Tells World Assembly

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the seventy-eighth World Health Assembly, in Geneva, Switzerland, today:

19 May 2025

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United Nations Peacekeeping Must Be ‘Fully Equipped for Today’s Realities, Tomorrow’s Challenges’, Says Secretary-General, Marking International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, observed on 29 May:

17 May 2025

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Highlighting Region’s Enormous Challenges, Secretary-General Urges Arab League to Work in Unity, Solidarity with UN to Resolve Conflicts, Build Future of Peace, Prosperity

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the League of Arab States, in Baghdad today:

16 May 2025

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Conflict-Driven Hunger ‘Shattering Records’, Secretary-General Warns, in Message for Launch of Global Report on Food Crises

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the launch of the 2025 Global Report on Food Crises, in Rome today:

16 May 2025

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‘World Has Much to Learn from Nepal’s Climate Leadership’, Says Secretary-General, in Message for Everest Dialogue

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the “Sagarmatha Sambaad” — Everest Dialogue, in Kathmandu today:

15 May 2025

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Activities of Secretary-General in Denmark, 6-9 May

On Tuesday, 6 May, the Secretary-General arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark, to chair the biannual meeting of the Chief Executives Board of the United Nations, which brings together the heads of the UN system.

15 May 2025

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Taking Note of Truce Reached in Libya, Secretary-General Urges Parties Take Steps to Sustain, Build Upon It through Dialogue

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

14 May 2025

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Address Past Wrongs, Build Sustainable Future for People of Africa Based on Peace, Dignity, Universal Opportunity, Secretary-General Observance Message Urges

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for Africa Day, observed on 25 May:

13 May 2025

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Deeply Saddened by Passing of José “Pepe” Mujica, Secretary-General Remembers Former Uruguayan President for Steadfast Commitment to Social Justice, Equality

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

13 May 2025

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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: