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18 December 2020

SG/SM/20510

Welcoming Release of Abducted Nigerian Schoolchildren, Secretary-General Calls for Immediately, Unconditionally Freeing Those Remaining

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

17 December 2020

SG/SM/20508

Deeply Saddened by Death of Flavio Cotti, Secretary-General Recognizes Former Swiss Confederation President for Helping Lead Switzerland into United Nations System

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

17 December 2020

SG/SM/20507

Migrants, Integral to Crisis Response, Must Be Included in Pandemic Recovery, Secretary-General Says, Marking International Day

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for International Migrants Day, observed on 18 December:

17 December 2020

SG/SM/20506

Secretary-General Urges Japan to Implement Policies for 2050 Net‑Zero Emissions Goal, Stressing ‘Together, We Can End the Climate Emergency’

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the Japan National Conference for Realizing a Carbon‑Neutral Society by 2050, held today:

16 December 2020

SG/A/1995*

Secretary-General appoints Raisedon Zenenga of Zimbabwe Assistant Secretary-General and Mission Coordinator, United Nations Support Mission in Libya

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Raisedon Zenenga of Zimbabwe as Assistant Secretary-General and Mission Coordinator of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).

15 December 2020

SG/SM/20505

Launching International Year of Fruits, Vegetables, Secretary-General Calls for Holistic Approach to Food Consumption, Production

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on the launch of the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021, today:

15 December 2020

SG/A/1994

Secretary-General Appoints Siddharth Chatterjee of India United Nations Resident Coordinator in China

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Siddharth Chatterjee of India as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in China, with the host Government’s approval.