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Statements and Messages

14 July 2022

SG/SM/21375

‘World Is in Deep Trouble’, Secretary-General Tells Ministers at Political Forum, Urging Them to do Everything Possible in Reversing Destructive Course

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the opening of the 2022 high-level segment of the Economic and Social Council ministerial segment of the high-level political forum, in New York today:

12 July 2022

SG/SM/21374

‘Let Us Honour Nelson Mandela’s Legacy by Taking Action’, Make World More Just for All, Secretary-General Says in Message Marking International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for Nelson Mandela International Day, observed on 18 July:

12 July 2022

SG/SM/21373

As ‘Drivers of Change’, Young People Must Be Engaged in Decisions about Their Future, Secretary-General Says in Message for World Youth Skills Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on World Youth Skills Day, observed 15 July:

12 July 2022

SG/SM/21372

Amid Rise in Misinformation, Hate Speech as Weapon of War, Strategic Communications Is Crucial to Achieve Peacekeeping Aims, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council high-level debate on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: The Key Role of Strategic Communications, in New York today:

12 July 2022

SG/SM/21371

Pacific Islands’ Strong, United Voice on Climate Change ‘Has Made the World Pay Attention’, Secretary-General Says in Video Message to Leaders Dialogue

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Dialogue, in Fiji today:

11 July 2022

SG/SM/21370

Secretary-General Urges Smooth Transition of Government in Sri Lanka

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

8 July 2022

SG/SM/21369

Urgent Multilateral Action Crucial for Tackling Growing Climate Emergency, Global Food Crisis, Secretary-General Tells Group of 20 Foreign Ministers Meeting

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message to the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers on strengthening multilateralism, in Bali, Indonesia, today:

8 July 2022

SG/SM/21368

Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Killing of Shinzo Abe, Japan’s Former Prime Minister

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

8 July 2022

SG/SM/21367

Secretary-General Expresses Deep Condolences on Passing of José Eduardo dos Santos, Angola’s Former President

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

7 July 2022

SG/SM/21366

European Union-United Nations Partnership ‘a Fundamental Pillar’ of Networked Multilateralism, Says Secretary-General

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks prior to the European Union-United Nations high-level dialogue at the Greentree Estate, in Manhasset, New York, today: