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Statements and Messages

24 September 2024

SG/SM/22378

Global Course ‘Is Unsustainable’, Secretary-General Stresses to General Assembly, But with Dialogue, Compromise ‘We Can Choose the Future We Want’

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ address to the opening of the seventy-ninth session of the General Assembly, in New York today:

24 September 2024

SG/SM/22379

As Cities Grow, ‘Tap into the Energy of Young People to Turn Urban Challenges into Opportunities’, Secretary-General Says in Message for World Habitat Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Habitat Day: “Engaging youth to create a better urban future”, observed on 7 October:

24 September 2024

SG/SM/22380

‘Heal Divisions, End Conflicts, Invest in People, Peace’, Secretary-General Urges World Leaders, in Remarks to Sustainable Development Goals Event

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Moment event, in New York today:

24 September 2024

SG/SM/22381

Calling for Intensified Efforts towards Peace in Ukraine, Secretary-General Tells Security Council ‘When There Is Political Will, Diplomacy Can Succeed’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council meeting on Ukraine, in New York today:

23 September 2024

SG/SM/22376

‘Afghanistan Will Never Take Its Rightful Place on the Global Stage’ without Recognizing Rights of Its Women, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Event

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the High-Level Side Event: Ways to Include Women in the Future of Afghanistan, in New York today:

23 September 2024

SG/SM/22374

In International Day Message, Secretary-General Calls for Stronger Care, Support Systems That Honour Dignity of Older Persons, Caregivers

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Day of Older Persons — “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide” — observed on 1 October:

23 September 2024

SG/SM/22377

Gravely Alarmed by Escalating Situation between Lebanon, Israel, Secretary-General Urges Immediate Return to Cessation of Hostilities, towards Restoring Stability

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

23 September 2024

SG/SM/22375

Small Island States’ Dynamism Critical in Holding Biggest Emitters Accountable, Ensuring Scaled-up Climate Financing, Secretary-General Tells Alliance Meeting

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the Alliance of Small Island States Leaders Meeting, in New York today:

23 September 2024

SG/SM/22373

In Video Message on General Assembly Session, Secretary-General Stresses SDG Media Zone Will Help Inform People Everywhere About Pressing Global Issues

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the SDG Media Zone, in New York today:

22 September 2024

SG/SM/22372

Three Landmark Agreements ‘a Step-Change' towards More Effective, Inclusive, Networked Multilateralism, Says Secretary-General at Summit of Future

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the opening of the Summit of the Future, in New York today: