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11 November 2022

SG/SM/21580

Southeast Asian Nations Play Crucial Role in Building Peaceful Societies, Global Economy, Secretary-General Tells Association’s Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ opening remarks to the twelfth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-United Nations Summit, in Phnom Penh, today:

10 November 2022

SG/A/2162

Secretary-General Appoints Francisco Pichon of Colombia United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cuba

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Francisco Pichon of Colombia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cuba, with the host Government’s approval. He will take up his post on 12 November.

10 November 2022

SG/A/2161

Secretary-General Appoints Lisa Singh of Nepal United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mauritius and Seychelles

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Lisa Singh of Nepal as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mauritius and Seychelles, with the host Government’s approval. She will take up her post on 11 November.

10 November 2022

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Secretary-General Appoints Lila Pieters Yahia of Canada United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mauritania

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Lila Pieters Yahia of Canada as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mauritania, with the host Government’s approval. She took up her post on 7 November.

10 November 2022

SG/SM/21579

Combating Spread of Terrorism in Africa ‘Not a Concern for African States Alone, Challenge Belongs to All of Us’, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, delivered by United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, to the Security Council high-level debate on “Counter-terrorism in Africa: An imperative for peace, security and development”, in New York today:

10 November 2022

SG/A/2159

Secretary-General Appoints Ana Graça of Portugal United Nations Resident Coordinator in Panama

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Ana Graça of Portugal as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Panama, with the host Government’s approval. She took up her post on 7 November.

9 November 2022

SG/SM/21578

Detailed Global Emissions Inventory ‘a Critical Resource for Business Leaders Working to Decarbonize Supply Chains’, Says Secretary-General

Following are UN Secretary General António Guterres’ remarks at the launch of Climate TRACE’s emissions inventory, in Sharm el-Sheikh today:

8 November 2022

SG/SM/21577

Hundreds of Children Die Each Day from Poor Sanitation, Secretary-General Says on World Toilet Day, Urging Action to Deliver Safe Conditions Worldwide

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

8 November 2022

SG/SM/21576

Bogus Net-Zero Pledges ‘Rank Deception’, Sham Must End, Secretary-General Stresses at Launch of Report by High-Level Expert Group on Non-State Actors' Commitments

Following are UN Secretary General António Guterres’ remarks at the release of the report of the High-Level Expert Group on Net-Zero Commitments of Non-State Actors, at Sharm El-Sheikh, today:

7 November 2022

SG/SM/21575

Secretary-General Video Message for International Forum on Government Audit Highlights Independent Bodies’ Role to Ensure Efficient Funding of Sustainable Development

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the International Forum on Government Audit: “How Supreme Audit Institutions May Contribute to Reach Sustainable Development Goals 1 and 2 — No Poverty and Zero Hunger”, in Rio de Janeiro, today: