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11 June 2020

SG/SM/20119

Key for Protecting Biodiversity, Livelihoods of Vulnerable Communities, Tourism Sector Can Help World Recover Better from COVID-19, Secretary-General Says in Video Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on tourism, in New York on 9 June:

11 June 2020

SG/SM/20120

Secretary-General, at Event Launching Digital Cooperation Road Map, Advocates Internet Access for All by 2030, Stressing Technology Must Be Used to Protect Public Good

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the virtual high-level event on “The State of The Digital World and Implementation of the Road Map for Digital Cooperation”, in New York today:

11 June 2020

SG/SM/20117

Despite Gains towards Restoring State Authority, Institutional Reform in Mali, Greater Efforts Needed to Stem Violence, Terrorism, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Security Council briefing on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), in New York today:

10 June 2020

SG/SM/20115

COVID-19 Must Be Wake-Up Call for Greater Multilateral Economic Cooperation, Health‑Care Solidarity, Secretary-General Says in Video Message to Small States Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Forum of Small States, in New York today:

10 June 2020

SG/SM/20116

Financial Decisions Aligned with Socio-environmental Values Should Drive Post-Pandemic Economy, Secretary-General Tells Global Investors for Sustainable Development Alliance

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the extraordinary meeting of the Global Investors for Sustainable Development Alliance, in New York today:

9 June 2020

SG/SM/20112

Stressing ‘Act Now to Save Lives’, Secretary-General Urges Rapid Funding of Coronavirus Humanitarian Response, in Video Message for Economic and Social Council

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the opening of the Economic and Social Council Humanitarian Affairs Segment, in New York today:

9 June 2020

SG/SM/20113

More Nutritional Support, Sustainable Production Vital to Stem Rapid Spread of Hunger, Secretary-General Says, Launching Policy Brief on Food Security amid COVID-19 Crisis

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the launch of the policy brief on food security, in New York today:

9 June 2020

SG/SM/20114

Secretary-General Expresses Sympathy over Death of Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza

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

8 June 2020

SG/A/1960

Secretary-General Appoints Elizabeth Maruma Mrema of United Republic of Tanzania Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, following consultation with the Bureau of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, announced today the appointment of Elizabeth Maruma Mrema of the United Republic of Tanzania as Executive Secretary to the Convention.

8 June 2020

SG/SM/20111

Secretary-General, on World Oceans Day, Calls for Urgent Action to Protect ‘Lifeblood of Our Planet’ amid Sea Level Rise, Plastic Pollution Growth

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks on World Oceans Day, in New York today: