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Secretary-General: Press Release

2 September 2020

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As COVID-19 Fuels Conflict, Threatens International Security, Global Unity to Fight Terrorism Needed More Than Ever, Secretary-General Tells Aqaba Process Meeting

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Aqaba Process virtual meeting on COVID-19 response, in New York today:

2 September 2020

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Companies Can Create 380 Million Jobs by Integrating Sustainable Development Goals into Business Strategies, Secretary-General Tells International Employers Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the International Organization of Employers centenary summit: “Achieving a Multilateralism Reset: Business Contribution”, in New York today:

1 September 2020

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Narrowing Digital Divide Could Become ‘Greatest Equalizer’ in Promoting Equality, Secretary-General Tells Online Conference, Calling on Nations to Support Youth

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to a virtual high-level meeting on Generation Unlimited — Connecting Half the World to Opportunities, in New York today:

31 August 2020

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Secretary-General Welcomes Peace Agreement in Sudan, Marking Start of New Era

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

31 August 2020

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From Tackling Climate Crisis to Building Inclusive Economies, World Needs Women’s Voices More Than Ever, Secretary-General Tells Virtual Town Hall

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Virtual Town Hall with Young Women from Civil Society Organizations, in New York today:

28 August 2020

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India a ‘Global Superpower’ in Fight against Climate Change, Secretary-General Says at Memorial Lecture, Calls for Shift from Fossil Fuels to Clean Energy

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the nineteenth Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture, “The Rise of Renewables: Shining a Light on a Sustainable Future”, in New York today:

26 August 2020

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Developing Countries Deserve Greater Role in Formulating Policy, Secretary-General Says, Launching Report on Digital Financing of Sustainable Development Goals

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to launch the report by the Task Force on the Digital Financing of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in New York today:

26 August 2020

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Secretary-General Warns of Resurgent Nuclear Menace, Calling for Complete Ban on Testing, in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day against Nuclear Tests, observed on 29 August:

25 August 2020

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Renewing Call for Greater Urgency on Rohingya Crisis, Secretary-General Says Ultimate Responsibility Rests with Myanmar Authorities

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

25 August 2020

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COVID-19 Tourism Sector Collapse Requires Green, Equitable Rebuilding, Secretary-General Says at Policy Brief Launch

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the launch of a policy brief on tourism and COVID-19, in New York today: