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6 January 2021

SG/SM/20525

Secretary-General Applauds Stockholm Initiative’s Efforts to Overcome ‘Dangerous Trust Deficit’, in Message for Ministerial Meeting

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Stockholm Initiative ministerial meeting in Amman today:

6 January 2021

SG/SM/20526

Call for Global Ceasefire Goes Hand-in-Hand with African Union’s Flagship ‘Silencing the Guns’ Initiative, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Security Council open debate on “Challenges of Maintaining Peace and Security in Fragile Contexts”, in New York today:

5 January 2021

SG/SM/20524

Secretary-General Welcomes Al Ula Declaration on ‘Stability and Solidarity’ Recognizing Importance of Unity among Gulf States

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

4 January 2021

SG/A/2006

Secretary-General Appoints Louise Aubin of Canada United Nations Resident Coordinator in Niger

On 1 January, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Louise Aubin of Canada as United Nations Resident Coordinator in Niger, with the host Government’s approval.

4 January 2021

SG/A/2005

Secretary-General Appoints Peter Lundberg of Sweden United Nations Resident Coordinator in Montenegro

On 1 January, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Peter Lundberg of Sweden as United Nations Resident Coordinator in Montenegro, with the host Government’s approval.

4 January 2021

SG/A/2004

Secretary-General Appoints Niels Scott of United Kingdom United Nations Resident Coordinator in Liberia

On 1 January, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Niels Scott of the United Kingdom as United Nations Resident Coordinator in Liberia, with the host Government’s approval.