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12 October 2020

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Because of Pandemic, Global Cooperation ‘More Urgent than Ever’, Secretary-General Tells States Parties to Convention against Transnational Organized Crime

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the tenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, held today:

12 October 2020

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Introducing 2021 Programme Budget Proposal, Secretary-General Highlights New Communications Strategy, Stronger Staff Development, Information Technology

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ introduction to the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) of the proposed programme budget for 2021, in New York today:

12 October 2020

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Amid Spike in Extreme Weather Events, Secretary-General's Observance Message Calls for Stronger Disaster Risk Governance to Build Safer, More Resilient World

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, observed on 13 October:

12 October 2020

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Secretary-General Urges Finance Ministers to Ensure Development Banks Policies, Portfolios Align with Goals of Paris Agreement on Climate Change

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the fourth meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, today:

12 October 2020

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Investment in Stronger Mental Health Systems Key for Defeating COVID-19, Ensuring Universal Coverage, Secretary-General Tells World Health Organization Event

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the World Health Organization (WHO) “Big Event” on mental health, today:

12 October 2020

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Secretary-General Commends Climate Action Network ‘World We Want’ Campaign for Broadcasting Inspiring Stories from Front Lines of Global Crisis

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the Climate Action Network “World We Want” public mobilization campaign, today:

12 October 2020

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Secretary-General Announces Special Summit to Tackle World Hunger, Create Sustainable, Inclusive Supply Chain, in Message for World Food Week

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the launch of World Food Week, today:

10 October 2020

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Secretary-General Welcomes Humanitarian Ceasefire Agreement between Azerbaijan, Armenia, Urges Global Support for Parties’ Work towards Peaceful Resolutions

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

9 October 2020

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Highlighting COVID-19 Impact on Africa, Secretary-General Urges Development Partners at High-Level Event to Increase Resources Needed for Recovery

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the “Mobilizing with Africa II” high‑level event at the World Bank‑International Monetary Fund annual meetings, today:

9 October 2020

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Secretary-General, concerned about Protests Following Elections in Kyrgyz Republic, Urges All Actors to Refrain from Violence

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