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6 November 2023

SG/SM/22023

Deeply Saddened by Earthquake in Nepal, Secretary-General Says United Nations Working Closely with Authorities in Providing Speedy Assistance

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

6 November 2023

SG/SM/22022

Secretary-General Deeply Regrets Decision by Russian Federation to Revoke Its Ratification of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

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

6 November 2023

SG/A/2240

Secretary-General Appoints Ruvendrini Menikdiwela of Sri Lanka Assistant High Commissioner, Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Ruvendrini Menikdiwela of Sri Lanka as Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

3 November 2023

SG/SM/22020

Calling Situation in Gaza Horrific, Secretary-General Renews Appeal for Humanitarian Ceasefire

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

3 November 2023

SG/SM/22019

Scale Up Financial, Technical Contributions to Make Roads Safer Everywhere, Secretary-General Urges Donors, in Message for World Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, observed on 21 November:

3 November 2023

SG/SM/22018

Recommit to ‘Realizing Every Person’s Human Right to Safe Sanitation’, Says Secretary-General, in Message for World Toilet Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on World Toilet Day, observed on 19 November.

2 November 2023

SG/SM/22017

Sustained, Structured Conversation around Risks, Challenges, Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence Vital, Secretary-General Tells Safety Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks on the occasion of the United Kingdom AI [artificial intelligence] Safety Summit, in London today: