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5 November 2012

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Activities of Secretary-General in Republic of Korea, 28-31 October

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, accompanied by Madam Ban Soon-taek, arrived in the Republic of Korea on Sunday evening, 28 October, after a flight from New York which left on Saturday afternoon.

1 November 2012

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New Asia-Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons Must Further Empower Engagement of Persons with Disabilities, Secretary-General Tells Incheon Meeting

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the High-level Intergovernmental Meeting on the Final Review of the Implementation of the 2003-2012 Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, in Incheon, Republic of Korea, 1 November:

1 November 2012

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Secretary-General Urges Recommitment to Safeguarding Natural Resources in Message on International Day for Preventing Exploitation of Environment in Armed Conflict

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, commemorated on 6 November:

1 November 2012

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Secretary-General Offers Condolences to Millions Affected by Hurricane Sandy, Pledges Support of United Nations in Strengthening Disaster Risk Reduction

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

1 November 2012

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Concerned by Restrictions on Public Gatherings in Bahrain, Secretary-General Reiterates Appeal to Bahraini Authorities to Respect freedom of Expression

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

1 November 2012

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With Power to Create, Innovate, ‘Business Can Spur Revolution in Sustainability’, Secretary-General Tells World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Following are the remarks of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, on “Scaling-Up Solutions”, in Seoul, 31 October:

1 November 2012

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Empowering Persons with Disabilities Strengthens Human Solidarity for Everyone, Secretary-General Tells Rehabilitation International World Congress

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the 22nd Rehabilitation International World Congress, in Incheon, Republic of Korea, 30 October:

1 November 2012

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Addressing National Assembly of Republic of Korea, Secretary-General Expresses Confidence That Country Will Become Stronger Partner of United Nations

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s address, “The United Nations and Korea: Together, Building the Future We Want”, as prepared for delivery, to the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, in Seoul, 30 October:

1 November 2012

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Accepting Seoul Peace Prize Secretary-General Says in Time of ‘Great Transition’, United Nations Must Help Thwart Rising Tide of Insecurity, Injustice, Inequality

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s address, as prepared for delivery, on receiving the Seoul Peace Prize: “The Pursuit of Peace at a Time of Global Transition”, in Seoul, 29 October:

1 November 2012

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Secretary-General Heralds Sports as Road to Peace and Development at International Academic Conference Luncheon

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the International Academic Conference luncheon, on “Promoting Peace and Development through Sports and the Role of Public Diplomacy”, in Seoul on 29 October: