Secretary-General: Press Release

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the conference on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), in Brussels today:

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Toilet Day, observed on 19 November:

Following is Secretary-General António Guterres’ message to the Permanent Mission of Slovakia to the United Nations on the occasion of its Gala Evening 2021:

United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres appointed Shombi Sharp of the United States as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in India, with the host Government’s approval.

On 14 November, United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres appointed Jose Miguel Barreto of Peru as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Guatemala, with the host Government’s approval.

On 14 November, United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres appointed Maria Jose Torres Macho of Spain as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Chile, with the host Government’s approval.

Following is Secretary-General António Guterres’ statement on the conclusion of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), today:

United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres today appointed Unaisi Lutu Vuniwaqa of Fiji as Assistant Secretary‑General for Safety and Security.  Ms. Vuniwaqa succeeds Nóirín O’Sullivan of Ireland, to whom the Secretary‑General is grateful for her contribution and dedication.

Following is the text of Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message on the seventy‑fifth anniversary of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), today:

Following is the text of Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Paris Conference on Libya, today: