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Statements and Messages

21 May 2021

SG/SM/20736

Support Culture as Power to Advance Dialogue, Development, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day, as Shaken Sector Recovers from Pandemic

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, observed today:

20 May 2021

SG/SM/20733

Rebalanced Relationship between Humans, Nature Will Reap Tremendous Rewards, Secretary-General Says on International Day for Biological Diversity

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for Biological Diversity, observed on 22 May:

20 May 2021

SG/SM/20732

Amid Indiscriminate Attacks, ‘Hell on Earth’ Conditions, Secretary-General Demands Ceasefire to Avoid Uncontainable Crisis in, beyond Occupied Palestinian Territory

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly meeting on the situation in the Middle East and the question of Palestine, today:

19 May 2021

SG/SM/20731

Equal Opportunities, Social Protections, ‘Necessary Conditions’ for African Countries to Exit Conflict Trap, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council open debate on peace and security in Africa — “Addressing root causes of conflict while promoting post-pandemic recovery in Africa” — held today:

18 May 2021

SG/SM/20730

Highlighting Successes of New Resident Coordinator System, Secretary-General Says More Funding, Accountability Needed, in Remarks to Economic and Social Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Economic and Social Council segment on Operational Activities for Development: presentation of report and vision for the continuation of United Nations reform and the implementation of the 2020 Quadrennial Comprehensive Policy Review in times of crisis, held today:

18 May 2021

SG/SM/20729

Secretary-General, in Message for World Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Development Goals Competition, Spotlights Startups’ Potential for Fostering Positive Change

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message to the World Tourism Organization Sustainable Development Goals Global Startup Competition, in Madrid today:

17 May 2021

SG/SM/20728

Secretary-General Calls on Donors, Business to Make ‘Bold’ Investments in Sudan’s Future as Country Undergoes Historic Political, Economic Transition

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the International Conference to Support the Sudanese Transition, in Paris today:

17 May 2021

SG/SM/20727

Secretary-General Calls for Strengthening Rights-Based Responses, Tackling Urgent Justice, Rule of Law Priorities, in Message to Crime Prevention Commission

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message to the thirtieth session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice:

16 May 2021

SG/SM/20726

Addressing Security Council, Secretary-General Calls for Immediate End to Fighting between Israel, Palestinians in Gaza, Denounces ‘Senseless’ Bloodshed

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, today:

14 May 2021

SG/SM/20725

Secretary-General Calls for Immediate Halt to Fighting in Israel, Gaza

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