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18 November 2019

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Secretary-General Urges Clean Industrialization Strategies across Africa, Stressing Fast-Growing Manufacturing Needs to Gain Even More Speed, in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for Africa Industrialization Day, observed on 20 November:

18 November 2019

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Secretary-General Urges Serious Talks to Create Nuclear-Weapons-Free Middle East, Stressing Security Benefits for Region, at Disarmament Conference Opening

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks to the first session of the Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction, in New York today:

14 November 2019

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Deeply Concerned about Developments in Bolivia, Secretary‑General Appoints Personal Envoy, Offering Support for Peaceful Solution to Crisis

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

14 November 2019

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Strong Partnerships Can Help Tackle Global Challenges, Secretary‑General Says, Commending Predecessor Boutros-Ghali’s Inspiration at Cairo Conference

Following is Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message to the international conference organized by the Boutros‑Ghali Foundation for Peace and Knowledge, in Cairo today:

14 November 2019

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Activities of Secretary‑General in France, 11-12 November

United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres arrived in Paris on Monday, 11 November, to participate at the Paris Peace Forum.

13 November 2019

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Secretary General Calls for Strong Partnerships, Harnessing Technology Towards Achieving 2030 Agenda, in Message to UNLEASH Conference

The following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the UNLEASH Conference, in Shenzhen, China today:

12 November 2019

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Preventing Traffic Accidents Calls for Collective Efforts, Accelerated Action, Says Secretary‑General, Marking World Day of Remembrance for Victims

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for the World Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims, observed on 17 November:

12 November 2019

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Secretary-General, at UNESCO General Conference, Welcomes Efforts to Form Global Normative Instrument on Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference, in Paris today:

12 November 2019

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Noting Diabetes Afflicts over 420 Million People, Secretary-General Advocates Early Detection, Access to Health Services, in Message for International Observance

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for World Diabetes Day, observed on 14 November:

11 November 2019

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Welcoming Extension of Pre-Transitional Period in South Sudan, Secretary-General Urges Parties to Make Further Progress on Security, State Boundaries

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