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Secretary-General: Press Release

12 November 2020

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Marking 25 Years since Adoption of Resolution on Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality, Secretary-General Hails Nation’s Role in Central Asia, Beyond

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the international recognition of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality, today:

12 November 2020

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Climate, Environment Action Must Be Integrated into Stimulus Packages to Rebuild Global Economies, Societies, Secretary-General Tells Paris Peace Forum

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the Paris Peace Forum, held today:

12 November 2020

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We Face Greatest Test of Global Solidarity in Generations, as COVID-19 Inflicts Unprecedented Harm, Secretary-General Tells Group of 77 Ministers

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as delivered, to the annual ministerial meeting of the “Group of 77” developing countries and China, today:

12 November 2020

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Net-Zero Emissions Must Be Met by 2050 or COVID-19 Impact on Global Economies Will Pale Beside Climate Crisis, Secretary-General Tells Finance Summit

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message for the “Finance in Common” Summit, held today:

11 November 2020

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Secretary-General Appoints Michaela Friberg-Storey of Sweden United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan

On 1 November, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Michaela Friberg-Storey of Sweden as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan, with the host Government’s approval.

11 November 2020

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Secretary-General Condemns Attacks against Journalists in Conflict Zones, Calling for Concerted Efforts to Tackle Widespread Impunity

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

10 November 2020

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Recovery from COVID-19 Requires Networked, Inclusive Multilateralism, Secretary-General Says in Call to Action, Advocating Focus on Carbon Neutrality by 2050

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message for the “Madrid Call to Action,” held today:

10 November 2020

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Secretary-General Calls for Stronger Ties with Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tackling Climate Crisis, Geopolitical Tensions amid COVID-19 Recovery

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message at the twentieth meeting of the Council of Heads of State of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held today:

10 November 2020

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Strongly Condemning ‘Wanton Brutality’ of Reported Massacres in Northern Mozambique, Secretary-General Urges Authorities to Investigate, Hold Perpetrators Accountable

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

10 November 2020

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Faith, Feminism Go Hand in Hand, Secretary-General Tells Inaugural Women’s Assembly, Advocates Interreligious Dialogue as Key to Building Peace

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks for the opening of the first Assembly on Women, Faith and Diplomacy: “Keeping Faith and Transforming Tomorrow”, held today: