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29 November 2021

SG/SM/21046

Secretary-General, at Conference to Create Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Middle East, Says It Would Strengthen Global Non-Proliferation Norms, Help Build Safer World

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the Second Session of the Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction, today:

29 November 2021

SG/SM/21047

Deeply Concerned about New Travel Restrictions, Secretary-General Says Southern Africa Should Not Be Penalized for Sharing Crucial Information on New COVID-19 Variant

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ statement on travel restrictions related to COVID‑19, today:

29 November 2021

SG/SM/21050

Foster Global Solidarity towards Migrants, Secretary-General Stresses, in Message Marking Seventieth Anniversary of International Organization for Migration

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message for the seventieth anniversary of the International Organization for Migration (IOM):

29 November 2021

SG/SM/21049

Step up Digital Cooperation for Sustainable Development, Secretary-General Urges, in Message to United Nations Industrial Development Organization Conference

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the nineteenth session of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) General Conference, in Vienna today:

29 November 2021

SG/SM/21048

Recognizing China’s Role, Secretary-General Says Africa Needs Global Solidarity, More Support to End COVID-19 Crisis, Conflicts, in Video Message for Cooperation Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the eighth Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, in Dakar today:

27 November 2021

SG/SM/21045

Encouraged by Resumption of Dialogue between Armenia, Azerbaijan, Secretary-General Urges Taking Steps towards Increasing Stability in Region

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

26 November 2021

SG/SM/21044

Secretary-General Calls for End to Violence in Solomon Islands

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

26 November 2021

SG/SM/21043

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Somalia

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

24 November 2021

SG/SM/21039

Debt Bondage, Forced Labour, Sex Trafficking Continue Worldwide, Secretary-General Warns, Urging Stronger Action to End Modern Slavery, in International Day Message

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, observed on 2 December:

24 November 2021

SG/SM/21042

Secretary-General, in World AIDS Day Message, Stresses Leadership to Combat Stigma, Ensure Equal Health-Care Access Crucial for Ending Epidemic by 2030

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on World AIDS Day, observed on 1 December: