Secretary-General: Press Release

17 February 2023

SG/SM/21690

Elections Remain ‘Only Credible Pathway to Legitimate, Unified Governance’ in Libya, Secretary-General Tells African Union High-Level Committee

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the African Union High-Level Committee on Libya, in Addis Ababa today:

16 February 2023

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‘Now Is the Time for World to Support Türkiye’s People', Says Secretary-General, on Launch of Humanitarian Appeal Following Devastating Earthquakes

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

14 February 2023

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Government Action Crucial for Tackling Multiple Crises, But ‘We Need Everyone’, Private Sector, Civil Society to Work Together, Secretary-General Tells Summit

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message to the World Government Summit, in Dubai today:

14 February 2023

SG/SM/21688

Stressing Rising Seas Already Creating Instability, Conflict, Secretary-General Says Security Council Has Critical Role in Addressing Devastating Challenges

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council in its debate on “Sea-Level Rise: Implications for International Peace and Security”, in New York today:

13 February 2023

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Today We Must Begin ‘Moving Recommendations in Our Common Agenda from Ideas to Action — from Abstract to Concrete’, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly’s consultation on Our Common Agenda/Summit of the Future, in New York today:

13 February 2023

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Secretary-General Welcomes Decision by Syria’s President to Open Crossing Points

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

12 February 2023

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Status of Jerusalem Cannot Be Altered by Unilateral Actions, Secretary-General Stresses in Message to Cairo Conference

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the High-Level Conference on Supporting the City of Jerusalem and its Population, in Cairo today:

10 February 2023

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Calling Terrorism ‘an Affront to Humanity’, Secretary-General Urges Being More Vigilant than Ever, in Global Day Message for Prevention of Violent Extremism

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism, observed on 12 February:

10 February 2023

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Bridge Digital Divide within Decade to Ensure All Have Meaningful Access, Secretary-General Tells World Internet of Things Conference

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the World Internet of Things Convention, in Beijing today:

7 February 2023

SG/SM/21681

Secretary-General Deeply Regrets Malian Government’s Declaration of United Nations Human Rights, Peacekeeping Official as Persona Non Grata

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

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In Türkiye and Syria, the United Nations, along with partner organizations, have provided water, sanitation and hygiene support to more than 440,000 men, women and children impacted by the earthquake. Rehabilitation work and emergency repairs have also restored water and sanitation access for some 250,000 people.