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16 May 2025

SG/SM/22653

Conflict-Driven Hunger ‘Shattering Records’, Secretary-General Warns, in Message for Launch of Global Report on Food Crises

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the launch of the 2025 Global Report on Food Crises, in Rome today:

16 May 2025

SG/SM/22652

‘World Has Much to Learn from Nepal’s Climate Leadership’, Says Secretary-General, in Message for Everest Dialogue

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the “Sagarmatha Sambaad” — Everest Dialogue, in Kathmandu today:

15 May 2025

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Activities of Secretary-General in Denmark, 6-9 May

On Tuesday, 6 May, the Secretary-General arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark, to chair the biannual meeting of the Chief Executives Board of the United Nations, which brings together the heads of the UN system.

15 May 2025

SG/SM/22651

Taking Note of Truce Reached in Libya, Secretary-General Urges Parties Take Steps to Sustain, Build Upon It through Dialogue

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

14 May 2025

SG/SM/22650

Address Past Wrongs, Build Sustainable Future for People of Africa Based on Peace, Dignity, Universal Opportunity, Secretary-General Observance Message Urges

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for Africa Day, observed on 25 May:

13 May 2025

SG/SM/22649

Deeply Saddened by Passing of José “Pepe” Mujica, Secretary-General Remembers Former Uruguayan President for Steadfast Commitment to Social Justice, Equality

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

13 May 2025

SG/SM/22648

In World of Growing Divides, Cascading Crises, European Union Remains Vital Partner for United Nations, Secretary-General Says in Europe Day Video Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for Europe Day:

13 May 2025

SG/SM/22647

Warning Humanity Destroying Bedrock of Life, Cornerstone of Sustainable Development, Secretary-General Observance Message Urges Action to Protect Biodiversity

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for Biological Diversity, observed on 22 May:

13 May 2025

SG/SM/22646

Amid Highest Number of Conflicts, People Fleeing Across Borders Since UN’s Creation, Peacekeeping Needed More than Ever, Secretary-General Tells Ministerial Meeting

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Ministerial Meeting on the Future of Peacekeeping, in Berlin today:

12 May 2025

SG/SM/22643

Lethal Autonomous Weapon System ‘Politically Unacceptable, Morally Repugnant and Should Be Banned’, Secretary-General Says during Informal Consultations on Issue

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the informal consultations on lethal autonomous weapon systems, in New York today: