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Statements and Messages

16 April 2021

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Make 2021 ‘Make-or-Break’ Year for Climate, Energy, Other Critical Issues, Says Secretary-General in Meeting with Leading Mayors at C40 Cities Event

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ opening remarks to his meeting with leading mayors supported by C40 Cities: “Advancing a Carbon-Neutral, Resilient Recovery for Cities and Nations”, in New York today:

16 April 2021

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Secretary-General Hails John Pombe Joseph Magufuli’s Service, at General Assembly Tribute for Late United Republic of Tanzania President

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the General Assembly tribute to the memory of John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, the late President of the United Republic of Tanzania, today:

12 April 2021

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Secretary-General, at Economic and Social Council Forum, Spells Out Priority Areas for Urgent Action in Response to, Recovery from COVID-19

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the opening of the 2021 Economic and Social Council Forum on Financing for Development, in New York today:

9 April 2021

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Reforming Global Debt Architecture ‘Critical’, Secretary-General Says, Welcoming Steps by International Financial Institutions to Help Vulnerable Countries amid COVID-19

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

9 April 2021

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Saddened by Prince Philip’s Death, Secretary-General Commends Duke of Edinburgh for Active Work in Improving Environment, Industry, Education

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

8 April 2021

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Use of Improvised Explosive Devices Increasing as Conflict Becomes More Urbanized, Secretary-General Tells Security Council’s Open Debate on Mine Action

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Security Council’s open debate on mine action today:

7 April 2021

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World Must Move beyond Platitudes about Young People, Secretary-General Tells Economic and Social Council Youth Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the Economic and Social Council Youth Forum today:

6 April 2021

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Secretary-General Calls for Massive Scale-Up of Climate Adaptation in Africa, Urging Leaders’ Dialogue to Seize ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Opportunity

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Leaders’ Dialogue on the Africa COVID-Climate Emergency, today:

5 April 2021

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As Vaccines Spread Hope, Sports Will Help Forge Safe, Sustainable COVID-19 Recovery, Secretary-General Says in International Day Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, observed on 6 April:

5 April 2021

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As COVID-19 Reveals Immoral Inequities in Health System, Secretary-General Observance Message Calls for Applying Policies, Assigning Resources to Ensure Everyone Thrives

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Health Day, observed on 7 April: