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10 March 2022

SG/SM/21172

We Must Harness Greater Creativity, Determination to Pursue Dialogue in Resolving Conflict, Secretary-General Tells Istanbul Conference on Mediation

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the eighth Istanbul Conference on Mediation, in Antalya, Turkey, today:

9 March 2022

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‘Scandalously Unequal’ Vaccines Gap Due to Prioritizing Rich-World Health over Poor, Secretary-General Says in Statement on 2 Years of COVID-19

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

9 March 2022

SG/SM/21171

Secretary-General Calls for Building Sustainable, Resilient Societies as World Recovers from Pandemic, in Message to Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message to the sixteenth plenary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, held on 9 and 10 March in Dubai, United Arab Emirates:

8 March 2022

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Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Attack on United Nations Logistics Convoy in Mali That Killed 2 Egyptian Peacekeepers, Seriously Injured 4

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

7 March 2022

SG/SM/21168

We Cannot Emerge from Pandemic with Clock Spinning Backwards on Gender Equality, Secretary-General Stresses in Message for International Women’s Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Women’s Day, observed on 8 March:

4 March 2022

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We Cannot Address Terrorism, Security Challenges without Action on Development, Human Rights for All, Secretary-General Tells Central Asia Conference

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the Conference on Central Asia Cooperation and the United Nations Joint Plan of Action for the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and virtually today:

3 March 2022

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Keep Pressure on Major Emitters to End Coal, Fossil Fuels Addiction, Secretary-General Tells Caribbean, Central American Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ virtual remarks to the opening session of the fourth Caribbean Community (CARICOM)-Central American Integration System (SICA) Summit, in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, today:

3 March 2022

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We Must Follow Science, Engage in Multilateral Action to Make Peace with Nature, Secretary-General Tells United Nations Environment Assembly

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the UNEP@50 special session commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), in Nairobi today:

2 March 2022

SG/SM/21164

Secretary-General, Concerned about Intimidation, Transparency in Libya House Vote, Stresses Need to Fulfil Aspirations of More than 2.8 Million Citizens

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

2 March 2022

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Secretary-General Appoints Leonardo Garnier of Costa Rica Special Adviser for 2022 Transforming Education Summit

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Leonardo Garnier of Costa Rica as his Special Adviser for the Transforming Education Summit, which will take place in September 2022.