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21 October 2023

SG/SM/22000

At Cairo Peace Summit, Secretary-General Urges Massive, Sustained, Safe Passage for Aid Trucks to Besieged Civilians in Gaza to ‘End this Godawful Nightmare’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Cairo Summit for Peace, in Cairo today:

21 October 2023

SG/SM/21999

Secretary-General Grateful for Qatar’s Efforts to Secure Release of Two Americans Held Hostage in Gaza

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

20 October 2023

SG/SM/21998

On World Cities Day, Secretary-General Urges Working Together for Urban Areas That Are ‘Beacons of Sustainability, Resilience’

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

19 October 2023

SG/A/2235

Secretary-General Appoints Andrea Cook of United Kingdom Executive Director, United Nations Sustainable Development Group System-Wide Evaluation Office

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Andrea Cook of the United Kingdom as the first Executive Director of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group System-Wide Evaluation Office. The Secretary-General wishes to extend his appreciation to Matthew Varghese, who served as Acting Executive Director.

18 October 2023

SG/SM/21997

Sport Fosters Teamwork, Resilience, Spirit of Fairness, Secretary-General Tells United Nations Inter-Agency Games, Urges Competitors to Celebrate Shared Goals

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the United Nations Inter-Agency Games, in Vila Real de Santo Antόnio, Portugal, today:

18 October 2023

SG/SM/21996

With Great Power to Bridge Cultures, Promote Sustainable Development, Touristry’s Full Potential Must Be Tapped, Secretary-General Tells World Tourism Organization Assembly

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the UN World Tourism Organization General Assembly, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, today:

18 October 2023

SG/SM/21995

Secretary-General Welcomes Partial Agreement by Government, Unitary Platform of Venezuela, Encourages Implementation in Good Faith

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

18 October 2023

SG/SM/21994

Secretary-General, at Green Silk Road Forum, Stresses Living in Harmony with Nature Requires Investment in Fast-Tracking Climate-Resilient Development, Infrastructure

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the High-Level Forum on the Green Silk Road for Harmony with Nature, in Beijing today:

18 October 2023

SG/SM/21993

Belt and Road Initiative Crucial in Supercharging Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals, Delivering Hope to World, Secretary-General Tells Forum

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation 2023, in Beijing today:

17 October 2023

SG/SM/21992

Secretary-General Condemns Fatal Attacks on Al Ahli Anglican Episcopal Hospital, UNRWA School in Gaza, Stresses Premises Are Protected under International Law

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