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Statements and Messages

15 January 2020

SG/SM/19940

Group of 77 and China’s Continued Engagement Key in United Nations Reform Process, Development Agenda, Secretary-General Says at Chairmanship Handover Ceremony

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the handover ceremony of the Chairmanship of the Group of 77 and China, in New York today:

12 January 2020

SG/SM/19939

Marking Tenth Anniversary of Haiti Earthquake, Secretary-General Calls for Renewing Commitment to Helping Country Build Brighter Future

Following is text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on the tenth anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti, in New York today:

11 January 2020

SG/SM/19938

Amid Increased Tensions in Western Sahara, Secretary-General Urges Maximum Restraint as Africa Eco Race Crosses Guerguerat Village

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

11 January 2020

SG/SM/19937

Secretary-General Extends Profound Condolences to Oman’s Royal Family, Government, People on Passing of Sultan Qaboos bin Said

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

11 January 2020

SG/SM/19936

Efforts to Mobilize Political Will in Fighting Climate Change Must Be Redoubled, Secretary-General Tells International Renewable Energy Agency Assembly

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message to the tenth Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency, in Abu Dhabi today:

10 January 2020

SG/SM/19935

International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala Contributes to Eradicating Corruption, Impunity, Says Secretary-General

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

9 January 2020

SG/SM/19934

Secretary-General Highlights ‘Trust Deficit’ amid Rising Global Turbulence, in Remarks to Security Council Debate on ‘Upholding United Nations Charter’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Security Council open debate on “Upholding the United Nations Charter to Maintain International Peace and Security”, in New York today:

8 January 2020

SG/SM/19932

Stop Escalation, Exercise Maximum Restraint, Secretary-General Stresses in Passionate Appeal for Peace

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

8 January 2020

SG/SM/19933

Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Crash of Ukrainian Passenger Plane in Iran

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

7 January 2020

SG/SM/19931

Secretary-General, Opening Art Exhibit, Calls for Global Cooperation in Protecting Cultural Heritage from Conflict, Terrorism, Climate Change Threats

Following are United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the opening of the exhibition “Recovered Art: The Art of Saving Art”, in New York today: