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31 October 2019

SG/SM/19840

Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Deadly Train Accident in Pakistan

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

31 October 2019

SG/SM/19839-ENV/DEV/2017-OBV/1933

Amid Rise in Extreme Weather, Disaster-Proofing Infrastructure Vital for Averting Public Service Disruptions, Secretary-General Says on World Tsunami Awareness Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Tsunami Day, observed 5 November:

31 October 2019

SG/SM/19838

Inclusion of Outside Powers in Dialogue Key for Resolving Complex Conflicts, Secretary-General Tells Sixth Istanbul Mediation Conference

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the sixth Istanbul Mediation Conference, in Istanbul today:

30 October 2019

SG/SM/19837-OBV/1932-PI/2277

When Journalists Cannot Work in Safety, World Faces Prospect of Confusion, Disinformation, Says Secretary-General, Marking International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, observed on 2 November:

30 October 2019

SG/SM/19836

Concerned by Impact of Presidential Decrees in Guinea-Bissau, Secretary-General Calls on Stakeholders to Follow Existing Arrangements until November Election

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

29 October 2019

SG/SM/19835-OBV/1931

Urban Areas Where Climate Battle Will Be Won or Lost, Secretary-General Says on World Cities Day, Calls for Innovation in Transport, Building Design

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Cities Day, observed on 31 October:

29 October 2019

SG/SM/19834-SC/14000-WOM/2198

Pledges on Women’s Rights Have Not Translated into Real Change Nearly 20 Years after Resolution 1325 (2000), Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Security Council open debate on women, peace and security, in New York today:

29 October 2019

SG/SM/19832

Secretary-General Welcomes Constitutional Committee as First Step Out of Tragedy in Syria, Calls for Meaningful Engagement

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

29 October 2019

SG/SM/19833

Secretary-General, Deeply Saddened by Death of Sadako Ogata, Hails Former Refugee Agency Chief as Compassionate, Fearless Advocate for People

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

28 October 2019

SG/SM/19831-PI/2276

Radio Offers Great Promise to Help Close Digital Divide, Advance 2030 Agenda Goals, Secretary-General Tells Conference in Video Message

The following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the World Radiocommunication Conference, in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt today: