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26 October 2020

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Marking United Nations Day, Secretary-General Hails Staff’s Dedication, Spirit of Service for Having Guided Organization through Crises for 75 Years

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as delivered, at the informal meeting of the General Assembly Observance Ceremony in Commemoration of United Nations Day, today:

26 October 2020

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Secretary-General Says Japan’s Commitment to Achieving Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 Shows Leadership in Building Carbon-Neutral, Climate-Resilient World

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

25 October 2020

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‘When Conflict Runs Riot, the Virus Runs Rampant’, Secretary-General Tells World Government Summit, Calling for Global Ceasefire, Focus on Common Enemy: COVID-19

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for the World Government Summit, in United Arab Emirates, today:

25 October 2020

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Funding for COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments Fastest Way to Save Lives, Economy, Secretary-General Tells World Health Summit, Urging Global Solidarity

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message to the virtual World Health Summit, in New York today:

25 October 2020

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Welcoming Joint Statement on Humanitarian Ceasefire, Secretary-General Urges Armenia, Azerbaijan to Resume Talks towards Peaceful Resolution

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

25 October 2020

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Shocked by Fatal Attack on School, Secretary-General Urges Cameroon Authorities to Conduct Full Investigation, Hold Those Responsible Accountable

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

24 October 2020

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Commending Ratification of Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapons, Secretary-General Says Entry into Force Is Tribute to Test-Blast Survivors

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

24 October 2020

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Condemning Post-Electoral Violence in Guinea, Secretary-General Urges All Actors to Resolve Disputes, Seek Peaceful Solution through Legal Mechanisms

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

24 October 2020

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Noting Agreement between Israel, Sudan, Secretary-General Expresses Hope That Accord Advances Peace, Economic Growth in Africa, Middle East

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

23 October 2020

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Commending Urban Grass‑Roots Groups, Secretary-General Says Local Action Vital to Sustainable Recovery from Pandemic, in Message on World Cities Day

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on World Cities Day, observed on 31 October: