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Statements and Messages

27 May 2019

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Secretary-General Says More Is Needed to Ensure Socioeconomic Progress Reaches Those Left Behind, in Economic, Social Commission for Asia, Pacific Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the seventy-fifth session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, in Bangkok today:

26 May 2019

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Big Data Can Serve as ‘a Remarkable Tool’ to Advancing Global Progress, Says Secretary-General, in Message for China Expo

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Big Data Industry Expo 2019, taking place in Guiyang, China, from 26 to 29 May:

24 May 2019

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Secretary-General, at Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremony, Calls for Honouring Fallen Colleagues by Never Abandoning Pursuit of Peace

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal ceremony, in New York today:

24 May 2019

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Stressing Need to Support ‘Action for Peacekeeping’ Initiative, Secretary-General Highlights Risks Confronting Peacekeepers, at Ceremony Marking International Day

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the wreath-laying ceremony on the occasion of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, in New York today:

24 May 2019

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Private Chancy Chitete Walked in Captain Diagne’s Footsteps, Shared His Humanity, Secretary-General Says at Medal Ceremony Honouring Fallen Peacekeeper

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Captain Diagne Medal ceremony, in New York today:

24 May 2019

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Amid Rising Tensions between Nuclear-Armed Rivals, Secretary-General Urges More Action to Sustain Peace, Implement Disarmament Agenda Launched One Year Ago

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on the anniversary of the launch of the disarmament agenda “Securing Our Common Future”, in Geneva today:

23 May 2019

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Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Attacks in Central African Republic, Urging End to All Violence by Armed Groups, Commitment to Peace Accord

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

23 May 2019

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Despite Strengthening of Normative Protection Framework, Compliance Has Deteriorated, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Open Debate

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council meeting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, in New York today:

23 May 2019

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Secretary-General, in Message for International Day of Peacekeepers, Urges Concerted Efforts to More Effectively Protect People, Advance Peace

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Peacekeepers, observed on 29 May:

23 May 2019

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Secretary-General, in Message to Caritas General Assembly, Stresses Unity in Building Future of Dignity, Peace, Prosperity for All

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Caritas General Assembly, held in Rome from 23 to 28 May: