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Secretary-General: Press Release

3 November 2019

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New Technologies, Joint Efforts with Business Drive Transition to Low-Carbon Growth, Secretary-General Tells Industrial Development Conference

The following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the eighteenth general conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), held in Abu Dhabi 3‑7 November:

3 November 2019

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United Nations Partnership with South-East Asia Vital to Upholding Universal System, Averting Climate Catastrophe, Secretary-General Tells Summit

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the Tenth ASEAN‑United Nations Summit in Bangkok, Thailand today:

1 November 2019

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Amid Climate Crisis, Rising Inequality, ‘People Want Answers’, Secretary-General Says in Video Message to Beijing Forum, Calls for Global Action to Deliver

The following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the Beijing Forum:

31 October 2019

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Secretary-General Saddened by Deadly Landslide in Cameroon

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

31 October 2019

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Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Deadly Train Accident in Pakistan

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

31 October 2019

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Amid Rise in Extreme Weather, Disaster-Proofing Infrastructure Vital for Averting Public Service Disruptions, Secretary-General Says on World Tsunami Awareness Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Tsunami Day, observed 5 November:

31 October 2019

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Inclusion of Outside Powers in Dialogue Key for Resolving Complex Conflicts, Secretary-General Tells Sixth Istanbul Mediation Conference

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the sixth Istanbul Mediation Conference, in Istanbul today:

30 October 2019

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When Journalists Cannot Work in Safety, World Faces Prospect of Confusion, Disinformation, Says Secretary-General, Marking International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, observed on 2 November:

30 October 2019

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Concerned by Impact of Presidential Decrees in Guinea-Bissau, Secretary-General Calls on Stakeholders to Follow Existing Arrangements until November Election

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

29 October 2019

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Urban Areas Where Climate Battle Will Be Won or Lost, Secretary-General Says on World Cities Day, Calls for Innovation in Transport, Building Design

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Cities Day, observed on 31 October: