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Statements and Messages

25 October 2019

SG/SM/19829-ENV/DEV/2016

Transboundary Cooperation Critical in Addressing Aral Sea Region Ecological Catastrophe, Secretary-General Tells Conference in Video Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message for the conference: “Aral Sea Region — Ecological Innovations and Technologies Zone”, in Nukus, Uzbekistan today:

24 October 2019

SG/SM/19828-OBV/1930-ORG/1702

Amid Growing Inequality, Dehumanization, Celebrating Diversity More Important Than Ever, Secretary-General Says at United Nations Day Concert

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the United Nations Day Concert, in New York today:

24 October 2019

SG/SM/19827-ENV/DEV/2015

‘Ambitious Replenishment’ of Green Climate Fund Key to Helping Developing Countries Achieve Carbon-Neutral Growth, Secretary-General Tells Pledging Conference

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the Green Climate Fund Pledging Conference, in Paris today:

24 October 2019

SG/SM/19826-ENV/DEV/2014

Secretary-General, at Sustainable Development Forum in Beijing, Calls for Decade of Action to Spur Inclusive Growth, Help Most-Vulnerable People

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message, delivered by Liu Zhenmin, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, to the Sustainable Development Forum, in Beijing today:

23 October 2019

SG/SM/19825

Secretary-General Forms High-Level Panel on Internal Displacement to Address Millions of Persons Internally Displaced by Violence, Natural Disasters

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

21 October 2019

SG/SM/19824-ORG/1700-OBV/1929

Amid Great Worldwide Change, United Nations Still Focused on Advancing Well-Being of Real People, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Observance

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for United Nations Day, observed on 24 October:

19 October 2019

SG/SM/19823-ENV/DEV/2013

Secretary-General, at Forum for Small States, Says Disaster Risk Preparedness Funding, Debt Relief Key to Their Survival, Sustainable Growth

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Small States Forum, in Washington, DC today:

19 October 2019

SG/SM/19822-ECO/319-ENV/DEV/2012

Ambitious Development, Climate Finance Key for Maintaining Universal Economy, Making Globalization Fair, Secretary-General Tells International Monetary Committee

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the International Monetary and Financial Committee, in Washington, D.C., today:

19 October 2019

SG/SM/19821-ECO/318-ENV/DEV/2011

Pave Way For Carbon Taxation as Major Global Trend, Secretary-General Urges Finance Ministers’ Climate Meeting, Noting Emissions’ Pricing Raised $44 Billion in 2018

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the ministerial meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, in Washington, D.C., today:

18 October 2019

SG/SM/19820

Elections ‘Important Step’ in Mozambique’s Democratic Process, Secretary-General Says, Appealing for Unity among Political Leaders, Supporters to Further Peace

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