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23 September 2021

SG/SM/20929

Deeply Saddened by Passing of John Ruggie, Secretary-General Hails Former Assistant Secretary-General’s Key Role in Crafting Millennium Development Goals

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

23 September 2021

SG/SM/20928

‘The War on Our Planet Must End’, Secretary-General Tells Food Summit, Calling for Systems That Drive Sustainable Development, Global Recovery

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Food Systems Summit, held today:

23 September 2021

SG/SM/20926

Global Climate Crisis’ Dire Impact on Peace, Security Calls for Bolder Collective Action, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Security Council high-level open debate on the maintenance of international peace and security: climate and security, held today:

22 September 2021

SG/SM/20923

‘We Must Seize Momentum’ from Racial Justice, Equality Movement Led by Women, Youth, Secretary-General Says at Meeting Commemorating Durban Declaration

Following are Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the General Assembly commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, held today:

22 September 2021

SG/SM/20925

‘Global Vaccination Is Not Philanthropy’, But Self-Interest, Secretary-General Tells COVID-19 Summit, Calling for Worldwide Production, Distribution Plan

Following are Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the United States-hosted global COVID-19 summit, “Ending the Pandemic and Building Back Better Health Security to Prepare for the Next”, held today:

22 September 2021

SG/SM/20924

Private Sector Has Critical Role in Ensuring Access to Vaccines, Addressing Climate Crisis, Secretary-General Tells Sustainable Business Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Sustainable Development Goals Business Forum, held today:

21 September 2021

SG/SM/20922

Welcoming United States, China Climate Action Announcements, Secretary-General Says More Worldwide Efforts Needed to Avoid Catastrophic 2.7°C Global Heating

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

21 September 2021

SG/SM/20920

Condemning Attempted Coup d’État in Sudan, Secretary-General Calls for Continuing Commitment to Transition, Realization of People’s Aspirations

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

21 September 2021

SG/SM/20921

Humanity Remains Unacceptably Close to Annihilation, Secretary-General Warns in Message Marking Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Peace for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, observed on 26 September:

21 September 2021

SG/SM/20918

Solidarity ‘Missing in Action’, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly, Decrying ‘Malady of Mistrust’ while Stressing: ‘We Must Get Serious’

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ address to the General Assembly today: