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17 October 2023

SG/SM/21991

Amid Divided World, ‘We Can and Must Be United Nations’, Says Secretary-General in Message Marking Annual Commemorative Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for United Nations Day, observed on 24 October:

16 October 2023

SG/SM/21990

Deeply Saddened by Death of Martti Ahtisaari, Secretary-General Lauds Finnish Nobel Peace Prize Winner’s Invaluable, Tireless Action to Prevent, Resolve Conflicts

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

15 October 2023

SG/SM/21989

On Situation in Middle East, Secretary-General Calls for Release of Hostages, Unimpeded Humanitarian Aid Access to Gaza

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

13 October 2023

SG/A/2234*

Volker Perthes of Germany Appointed Head, Independent Strategic Review of United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Mandated by Security Council Resolution 2682 (2023)

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Volker Perthes of Germany as the Head of the Independent Strategic Review of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) mandated by Security Council resolution 2682 (2023).

11 October 2023

SG/SM/21988

Secretary-General ‘Deeply Regrets’ Decision by Conseil National pour la Sauvegarde de la Patrie in Niger Ordering UN Humanitarian Coordinator to Leave Country

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

11 October 2023

SG/SM/21987

Citing Renewable Energy Applications, Secretary-General Says Know-How, Technology Can Serve Human Rights, Common Good, in Message for World Engineers Convention

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the World Engineers Convention, in Prague today:

10 October 2023

SG/SM/21986

Alarmed by Reported Deadly Bombing of Civilians in Myanmar, Secretary-General Says Those Responsible Must Be Held to Account

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

10 October 2023

SG/SM/21985

Urging Fifth Committee to Support 2024 Budget, Secretary-General Says Proposals Demonstrate Commitment to United Nations’ Goals, Needs of Governments, Peoples

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary), in New York today:

9 October 2023

SG/SM/21983

United Nations Initiatives, Governance Forum Can Advance Collective Efforts, ‘Build the Internet We Want to Empower All People’, Secretary-General Says

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Internet Governance Forum, in Kyoto today:

9 October 2023

SG/SM/21984

‘It’s Time to End This Vicious Circle’ of Bloodshed, Hatred with Negotiated Peace Fulfilling Aspirations of Palestinians, Israelis, Secretary-General Stresses

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the press on the Middle East, in New York today: