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13 November 2020

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Expressing Regret over Failed Efforts to Avoid Escalation in Western Sahara, Secretary-General Reiterates Commitment to Preventing Collapse of Ceasefire

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

13 November 2020

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Secretary-General appoints Khalida Bouzar of Algeria Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations Development Programme

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Khalida Bouzar of Algeria as the next Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the Regional Bureau for Arab States, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

13 November 2020

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Road Accidents Leading Killers of Children, Young Adults, with Most in Poorer Countries, Says Secretary-General, in World Remembrance Day Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, observed on 15 November:

13 November 2020

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Secretary-General Highlights Struggles of Diabetes Patients to Access Care amid Increased Risk from COVID-19, in Message for World Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Diabetes Day, observed on 14 November:

13 November 2020

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Secretary-General Urges Use of Convention against Transnational Organized Crime to Strengthen Justice Responses, in Message for Twentieth Anniversary

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message to the ministerial event marking the twentieth anniversary of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, held today:

13 November 2020

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Local, Regional Governments Key to Harnessing Urbanization’s Transformative Power, Secretary-General Tells World Council of United Cities

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the World Council of United Cities and Local Governments, held today:

12 November 2020

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Marking 25 Years since Adoption of Resolution on Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality, Secretary-General Hails Nation’s Role in Central Asia, Beyond

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the international recognition of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality, today:

12 November 2020

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Climate, Environment Action Must Be Integrated into Stimulus Packages to Rebuild Global Economies, Societies, Secretary-General Tells Paris Peace Forum

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the Paris Peace Forum, held today:

12 November 2020

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We Face Greatest Test of Global Solidarity in Generations, as COVID-19 Inflicts Unprecedented Harm, Secretary-General Tells Group of 77 Ministers

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as delivered, to the annual ministerial meeting of the “Group of 77” developing countries and China, today:

12 November 2020

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Net-Zero Emissions Must Be Met by 2050 or COVID-19 Impact on Global Economies Will Pale Beside Climate Crisis, Secretary-General Tells Finance Summit

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message for the “Finance in Common” Summit, held today: