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2 July 2020

SG/SM/20157

As COVID-19, Global Fragilities Threaten Peace, Shared Well-Being, Efforts Must Focus on Saving Lives, Buttressing Security, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council open video-teleconference on the maintenance of international peace and security: implications of COVID-19, in New York today:

2 July 2020

SG/A/1971

Secretary-General Appoints Cristina Duarte of Cabo Verde Special Adviser on Africa

United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Cristina Duarte of Cabo Verde as Special Adviser on Africa.

2 July 2020

SG/SM/20159

Secretary-General Highlights Cooperatives’ Role in Forging Path towards Sustainable, Inclusive Future, in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Cooperatives, observed on 4 July:

2 July 2020

SG/A/1970

Secretary-General Appoints Irena Vojáčková-Sollorano of Germany Deputy Special Representative and Resident Coordinator for Iraq

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Irena Vojáčková-Sollorano of Germany as his new Deputy Special Representative for Iraq in the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and Resident Coordinator. Ms. Vojáčková-Sollorano will also serve as Humanitarian Coordinator.

2 July 2020

SG/A/1969

Secretary-General Appoints Abubacarr Marie Tambadou Registrar of International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Abubacarr Marie Tambadou of the Gambia as the Registrar of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.

2 July 2020

SG/SM/20156

Buddha’s Teachings Are Reminder That Tackling COVID-19 Challenge Requires Unity, Solidarity, Secretary-General Says in Remarks for International Vesak Day

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the virtual belated commemoration of the International Day of Vesak 2020, in New York today:

1 July 2020

SG/SM/20155

Rebirth of Global Economy Post-COVID-19 will Require ‘Concrete, Radical’ Ideas, Action on Finance, Secretary-General Tells Round‑Table Event

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the round table on “Rebirthing the Global Economy to Deliver Sustainable Development: Insights from Women Leaders”, in New York today:

30 June 2020

SG/SM/20151

Bolster Funding, Aid Commitments for Syria, Secretary-General Urges Donors at Brussels Conference, Noting 90 Per Cent of Population Lives in Poverty

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message, as recorded for delivery, to the Brussels donor conference on Syria, today:

30 June 2020

SG/SM/20154

COVID-19 Recovery Should Prioritize Immediate Relief for At-Risk Workers, Helping Small Businesses, Secretary-General Tells Meeting on Poverty-Reduction Options

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the virtual high-level meeting “Trends, Options and Strategies in Poverty Eradication across the World”, in New York today:

30 June 2020

SG/SM/20153

Secretary-General, at Annual Memorial Service, Honours 77 United Nations Staff Who Lost Their Lives in Line of Duty Last Year for Commitment, Sacrifice

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the annual memorial service for fallen staff, in New York today: