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18 March 2024

SG/SM/22164

10 European Cities on Track to Be Climate-Neutral by 2030, Secretary-General Tells Regional Summit, Stressing Local Leaders Need Seat at National Policymaking Table

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the tenth European Summit of Regions and Cities, held in Mons, Belgium from 18-19 March:

18 March 2024

SG/SM/22163

Disarmament Now Only Viable Path to Vanquish Senseless, Suicidal Shadow of Nuclear War, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Outlining Six Steps for Non-Proliferation

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the UN Security Council’s open debate on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, in New York today:

16 March 2024

SG/SM/22162

Secretary-General Condemns Attack on Peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo

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

15 March 2024

SG/SM/22161

We Must Unite at Front Line of Climate Action, Build Better Future Together, Says Secretary-General, in Message for World Meteorological Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Meteorological Day, observed on 23 March:

15 March 2024

SG/SM/22160

As Conflicts Rage, Planet Heats Up, Safeguarding Global Water Supply, Managing Shared Resources Responsibly Key for Peace, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Water Day, observed 22 March:

15 March 2024

SG/SM/22159

With Islamophobia on Rise, Everyone Must Work Together to End Anti-Muslim Hate, Bigotry Everywhere, Secretary-General Stresses in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, observed on 15 March:

14 March 2024

SG/A/2272

Secretary-General Appoints François Batalingaya of Rwanda United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Chad

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed François Batalingaya of Rwanda as the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Chad, with the host Government’s approval. His start date is tomorrow.

14 March 2024

SG/SM/22158

Find Strength to Bridge Divides, Foster Unity, Support One Another, Secretary-General Stresses, in International Day of Nowruz Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the International Day of Nowruz, observed on 21 March:

14 March 2024

SG/SM/22157

Let’s Turn World towards Brighter Future for All, Says Secretary-General in Earth Hour Video Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for Earth Hour, observed on 23 March:

14 March 2024

SG/SM/22156

Collective Action, Balanced Responses Key to Fight Record Levels of Drug-Related Death, Illegal Production, Secretary-General Tells Narcotic Drugs Commission Session

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the High-level Segment of the Sixty-seventh Commission on Narcotic Drugs, in Vienna today: