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Statements and Messages

22 July 2024

SG/SM/22314

Upcoming Financing for Development Conference Unique Opportunity to Reform Global Debt, Banking, Trade Architecture, Secretary-General Tells Preparatory Committee

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the first meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, in Addis Ababa today:

19 July 2024

SG/SM/22313

Saddened by Passing of Nguyen Phu Trong, Secretary-General Highlights Viet Nam Emerged as One of World’s Fastest-Growing Economies during Former President’s Tenure

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

19 July 2024

SG/SM/22312

Secretary-General Transmitting to General Assembly International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Policies, Practices in Occupied Palestinian Territory

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

19 July 2024

SG/SM/22311

Aristides de Sousa Mendes Was ‘a Beacon of Courage, Compassion, Conviction in a World of Total Moral Collapse’, Says Secretary-General, at Museum Opening

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the inauguration of the Aristides De Sousa Mendes Museum, in Carregal do Sal, Portugal, today:

17 July 2024

SG/SM/22310

Humanitarian Situation in Gaza ‘a Moral Stain on Us All’, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Stressing International Law Must Be Respected by All

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, delivered by Chef de Cabinet Courtenay Rattray, to the Security Council open debate on the Middle East, in New York today:

17 July 2024

SG/SM/22309

Marking Anniversary of Malaysian Airlines Flight Downing over Eastern Ukraine, Secretary-General Renews Call to Ensure Those Responsible Are Held Accountable

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

16 July 2024

SG/SM/22308

‘Together, Let’s Deliver for People, Planet’, Says Secretary-General in Video Message for Sustainable Development Goals Business Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the 2024 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Global Business Forum, held virtually today:

15 July 2024

SG/SM/22307

In Divided World, Sustainable Development Goals Can Unite People, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Political Forum’s Ministerial Segment, Urging Faster Action

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, delivered by UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, at the opening of the ministerial segment of the High-Level Political Forum convened under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council, in New York today:

12 July 2024

SG/SM/22306

As Civilians in Gaza Are Pushed into ‘Ever Deeper Circles of Hell’, Donors Must Act Now to Protect UN Palestine Refugee Agency, Secretary-General Urges Pledging Conference

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Pledging Conference, in New York today:

11 July 2024

SG/SM/22305

Peace Process in Colombia ‘Remains an Inspiration for the World’, Says Secretary-General, at Event Inaugurating Monument

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, delivered on behalf of the Secretary-General by Chef de Cabinet Courtenay Rattray, on the inauguration of the Colombia peace monument at Headquarters, in New York today: