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Secretary-General: Press Release

17 May 2022

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Activities of Secretary-General in Austria, 10-13 May

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Vienna, Austria, on the evening of Tuesday, 10 May, from the Republic of Moldova.

17 May 2022

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Madeleine Albright’s 25-Year-Old Warning Has Eerie Resonance Today, Notes Secretary-General, in Tribute to Pioneering Top United States Diplomat

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the memorial for Madeleine Albright, in New York today:

17 May 2022

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Rescuing Sustainable Development Goals More Important Than Ever, Secretary-General Tells Economic and Social Council, Stressing ‘This Is No Time for Complacency’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Economic and Social Council segment on operational activities for development, in New York today:

17 May 2022

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Addiction to Fossil Fuels Must End, Secretary-General Tells Sustainable Energy Forum, Stressing Need to Expedite Deployment of Renewables Everywhere

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the Sustainable Energy for All Forum, in Kigali, today:

16 May 2022

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Congratulating Lebanon on Parliamentary Elections, Secretary-General Looks Forward to Swift Formation of Inclusive Government, Expedited Economic Recovery

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

16 May 2022

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Secretary-General, Welcoming Peaceful Presidential Poll in Somalia, Expresses Hope for Swift Formation of Inclusive Cabinet

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

15 May 2022

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Secretary-General, Appalled by ‘Vile’ Buffalo, New York, Killing of 10, Condemns All Racism in Strongest Terms

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

13 May 2022

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Secretary-General Expresses Deep Concern at Violence, Hate Speech, Harassment against LGBTIQ+ People, in Message for International Day against Homophobia

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, observed on 17 May:

13 May 2022

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Each Crisis Reminds How Far from Buddha’s Timeless Teachings World Has Fallen, Secretary-General Says in Message for Day of Vesak

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the Day of Vesak, observed on 16 May:

13 May 2022

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Secretary-General Mourns United Arab Emirates President, Hailing Role of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan in Country’s Growing Influence

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