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Statements and Messages

22 March 2018

SG/SM/18949-ENV/DEV/1838

Tackling Root Causes of Hunger Must Guide Effective Action, Secretary-General Says in Video Message at Launch of Global Food Crises Report

Following is the text of Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the launch of the Global Food Crises Report, in Rome today:

22 March 2018

SG/SM/18948-DEV/3321

Praising Thriving, Inclusive Economy, Secretary-General Welcomes Bangladesh Graduation from Least Developed Country Status, Pledges Support

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on the occasion of the graduation of Bangladesh from the list of least developed countries, in Dhaka today:

21 March 2018

SG/SM/18947-ECO/280

Secretary-General Welcomes African Free Trade Agreement Signing as Step towards Achieving Common Development Goals, Pledges United Nations Support

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

21 March 2018

SG/SM/18946

Alarmed by Persistent Allegations of Chemical Weapon Use, Secretary-General Voices Support for Syria Investigation, Stressing ‘Impunity Cannot Prevail’

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

21 March 2018

SG/SM/18945-ENV/DEV/1837-OBV/1778

As Forests Are ‘Lungs of Planet’, Tree-Planting Contributes to Mitigating Climate Change Impact, Secretary-General Says at Event Commemorating International Day

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at a tree-planting ceremony on the occasion of the International Day of Forests, hosted by the Netherlands in its capacity as President of the Security Council, in New York today:

21 March 2018

SG/SM/18944

Secretary-General Condemns Attack Near Shrine in Kabul

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

20 March 2018

SG/SM/18943-OBV/1777

Nowruz Promotes Opportunity to Renew Pledge to Leave No One Behind in Building Prosperous Future, Secretary-General Says at Celebration

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Nowruz celebration in New York today:

20 March 2018

SG/SM/18942-GA/12004-RD/1020

Inclusive Efforts Must Target Persistent Racial Discrimination Plaguing Communities Worldwide, Secretary-General Says on International Day

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly meeting on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, in New York today:

19 March 2018

SG/SM/18941-PI/2225

Connecting ‘Unconnected’ Remains Crucial for Attaining 2030 Agenda Goals, Secretary-General Tells World Summit in Video Message

Following is the text of Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2018, held in Geneva, 19‑23 March:

16 March 2018

SG/SM/18939-REF/1257

Secretary-General Urges Justice for Rohingya Community, in Video Message on Refugee Crisis Joint Response Plan

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on the joint response plan for the Rohingya refugee crisis, in Geneva today: