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Statements and Messages

21 September 2022

SG/SM/21476

Marking World Day, Secretary-General Urges Governments, Businesses, Consumers to Align Tourism Practices with Sustainable Development Goals

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the World Tourism Day “Rethinking tourism”, observed on 27 September:

21 September 2022

SG/SM/21474

Commemorating 30 Years of Declaration, Secretary-General Says Countries Promoting Minorities’ Rights, Participation in Society More Prosperous, Peaceful

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ opening remarks at the high-level meeting to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities, in New York today:

21 September 2022

SG/SM/21475

With Environment Catastrophe ‘Knocking on Everyone’s Door’, Fossil Fuel Subsidies, Investment Must End, Secretary-General Tells Bloomberg Climate Champions Summit

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Bloomberg X Climate Champions Summit, in New York today:

21 September 2022

SG/SM/21473

In Message to Side Event, Secretary-General Says Horn of Africa Facing Humanitarian Catastrophe, Calls for Urgent Action

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the side event on urgent humanitarian needs in the Horn of Africa, held today:

21 September 2022

SG/SM/21472

Private Sector Crucial for Sustainable Development Goals’ Success by Fostering Innovation, Best Practices, Secretary-General Tells Business Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the SDG [Sustainable Development Goals] Business Forum, held today:

21 September 2022

SG/SM/21471

Sustainable Development Goals Need to Be Rescued Now, Secretary-General Stresses, Urging Action Zone ‘Make Your Voices Heard’

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the SDG [Sustainable Development Goals] Action Zone, in New York today:

20 September 2022

SG/SM/21466

‘Our World Is in Big Trouble’, Secretary-General Warns General Assembly, Urging Member States to Work as One United Nations

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ opening remarks to the General Assembly high-level general debate, in New York today:

20 September 2022

SG/SM/21469

Strongly Condemning Deadly Attack on School in Myanmar, Secretary-General Stresses Children Must Have Safe Place to Learn

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

20 September 2022

SG/SM/21470

Global Development Initiative’s Work Addresses Common Challenges, Helps Achieve Sustainable Development Goals, Secretary-General Tells Ministerial Meeting

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video remarks to the Ministerial meeting of the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative, in New York today:

20 September 2022

SG/SM/21468

Food Security ‘Ground Zero’ for Inclusive Multilateralism, Secretary-General Tells Roundtable, Warning Today’s Crisis Could Turn into Tomorrow’s Catastrophe

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Leaders’ Network Roundtable: “Multilateralism and Food Security: Finding Solutions to the Crisis, in New York today: