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Secretary-General: Press Release

20 December 2023

SG/SM/22092

Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Was Champion of Preventive Diplomacy, Generous Humanitarian, Secretary-General Says at General Assembly Tribute to Late Kuwait Amir

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks for the General Assembly Tribute to His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait, in New York today:

19 December 2023

SG/SM/22091

As Democratic Republic of Congo Elections Near, Secretary-General Urges All Parties to Exercise Maximum Restraint in Words, Actions

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

18 December 2023

SG/SM/22090

Strongly Condemning Long-Range Missile Launch by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Secretary-General Urges It to Fully Comply with Security Council Resolutions

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

18 December 2023

SG/SM/22089

With COVID-19 Still Present, Secretary-General Urges Better Virus Surveillance, Health Systems, Vaccine Equity, in Message for International Day of Epidemic Preparedness

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, observed on 27 December:

18 December 2023

SG/SM/22088

Young People’s Ideas, Energy, Creativity Needed to Spread Message ‘Nuclear Weapons Have No Place in Our World’, Secretary-General Tells Youth Leaders at Fund Launch

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message, as delivered by Adedeji Ebo, Officer-in-Charge, Director and Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, to the Virtual Launch of the Youth Leader Fund for a World Without Nuclear Weapons, today:

16 December 2023

SG/SM/22087

Deeply Saddened by Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah’s Passing, Secretary-General Honours Amir of Kuwait for Contributing to Greater Understanding, Cooperation in Gulf

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

15 December 2023

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Amid Dark, Troubling Times, All of Humanity Must Share Responsibility to Protect Millions Displaced Worldwide, Secretary-General Tells Global Refugee Forum

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the virtual closing of the Global Refugee Forum, in Geneva today:

15 December 2023

SG/SM/22085

Secretary-General, at Human Rights Prize Award Ceremony, Honours Extraordinary Work, Bravery of Recipients, Urging Leaders Worldwide to Protect Defenders

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Human Rights Prize Award Ceremony, in New York today:

14 December 2023

SG/SM/22084

Secretary-General, in International Migrants Day Message, Urges Humane, Orderly Management of Migration to Secure Safer, More Prosperous Future for All

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Migrants Day, observed on 18 December:

13 December 2023

SG/SM/22083

Secretary-General Reiterates United Nations Commitment towards Supporting Mediation Efforts of Its African Partners to Restore Peace in Sudan

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