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Statements and Messages

10 November 2020

SG/SM/20406

Recovery from COVID-19 Requires Networked, Inclusive Multilateralism, Secretary-General Says in Call to Action, Advocating Focus on Carbon Neutrality by 2050

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message for the “Madrid Call to Action,” held today:

10 November 2020

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Secretary-General Calls for Stronger Ties with Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tackling Climate Crisis, Geopolitical Tensions amid COVID-19 Recovery

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message at the twentieth meeting of the Council of Heads of State of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held today:

10 November 2020

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Strongly Condemning ‘Wanton Brutality’ of Reported Massacres in Northern Mozambique, Secretary-General Urges Authorities to Investigate, Hold Perpetrators Accountable

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

10 November 2020

SG/SM/20407

Faith, Feminism Go Hand in Hand, Secretary-General Tells Inaugural Women’s Assembly, Advocates Interreligious Dialogue as Key to Building Peace

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks for the opening of the first Assembly on Women, Faith and Diplomacy: “Keeping Faith and Transforming Tomorrow”, held today:

10 November 2020

SG/SM/20408

Secretary-General, Deeply Saddened by Palestinian Chief Negotiator Saeb Erekat’s, Death, Hails His Dedication to Peaceful Pursuit of Dignity, Legitimate Rights

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

9 November 2020

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Secretary-General Calls on World to Stand against ‘Lies and Loathing’ that Propelled Nazis, Threaten Societies Today, Encouraging Return to Reason

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message upon receiving the Theodor Herzl Award from the World Jewish Congress, today:

9 November 2020

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Secretary-General Calls on Governments, Financial Institutions, Market Leaders to Make Net-Zero Carbon Goal ‘Permanent and Transformative’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Green Horizon Summit, delivered today:

9 November 2020

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Secretary-General Applauds United States People on ‘Vibrant Exercise of Democracy’, Reaffirming Country’s ‘Essential’ Partnership with United Nations

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

9 November 2020

SG/SM/20402

Secretary-General Urges Countries, Companies to Take Bolder Action in Pursuit of Net-Zero Emissions, Implement ‘Credible’ Decarbonization Plans

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message at the opening of the “Race to Zero” Dialogues, held today:

9 November 2020

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Secretary-General Urges Libyan Dialogue Parties to Bridge Partisanship, Says Future ‘Is Now in Your Hands’

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the launch of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, held today: