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Statements and Messages

29 October 2020

SG/SM/20377

Group of 77 among Strongest Advocates for Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Action, Says Secretary-General, Urging Members to be Global Role Models

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message to the event organized by the Government of Guyana on its Chairmanship of the “Group of 77” developing countries and China, today:

28 October 2020

SG/SM/20374

Developing Countries Need Massive Relief to Avert Financial Ruin amid COVID-19, Secretary-General Warns Organisation for Economic Co-operation And Development

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message to the virtual ministerial-level meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Council, held on 28 and 29 October:

28 October 2020

SG/SM/20375

COVID-19 ‘Wake-Up Call’ for Better International Technology Cooperation, Public Trust in Science, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Sustainable Development Dialogue

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ keynote video message to the high-level dialogue on sustainable development at the Global Sustainable Technology & Innovation Community, in Brussels today:

27 October 2020

SG/SM/20372

World Needs Your Leadership Now More than Ever amid Climate, COVID-19 Crises, Secretary-General Tells Nordic Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks as delivered to the Nordic Council today:

27 October 2020

SG/SM/20373

Secretary-General Calls Republic of Korea’s Commitment to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 Positive Step towards Carbon-Neutral, Climate-Resilient World

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

26 October 2020

SG/SM/20371

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Afghanistan Suicide Attack That Killed at Least 25 Civilians, Mostly Students, Injuring Dozens More

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

26 October 2020

SG/SM/20370

Secretary-General Urges United Republic of Tanzania Stakeholders to Ensure Peaceful, Inclusive Participation in Upcoming Elections

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

26 October 2020

SG/SM/20369

Marking United Nations Day, Secretary-General Hails Staff’s Dedication, Spirit of Service for Having Guided Organization through Crises for 75 Years

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as delivered, at the informal meeting of the General Assembly Observance Ceremony in Commemoration of United Nations Day, today:

26 October 2020

SG/SM/20368

Secretary-General Says Japan’s Commitment to Achieving Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 Shows Leadership in Building Carbon-Neutral, Climate-Resilient World

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

25 October 2020

SG/SM/20365

‘When Conflict Runs Riot, the Virus Runs Rampant’, Secretary-General Tells World Government Summit, Calling for Global Ceasefire, Focus on Common Enemy: COVID-19

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for the World Government Summit, in United Arab Emirates, today: