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Secretary-General: Press Release

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:

29 October 2019

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Secretary-General Appoints Damilola Ogunbiyi of Nigeria Special Representative, Sustainable Energy for All

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Damilola Ogunbiyi of Nigeria as his Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of United Nations-Energy.