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Statements and Messages

9 February 2018

SG/SM/18889

Let Olympics Be Beacon for Human Solidarity, Culture of Peace, Secretary-General Says in Video Message for Pre-Ceremony at PyeongChang Winter Games

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message for the pre‑ceremony at the PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games, in the Republic of Korea today:

9 February 2018

SG/SM/18888

Hoping Olympic Games Open Window of Opportunity for Serious Denuclearization Talks, Secretary-General Pledges Full Support at Republic of Korea President’s Lunch

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ toast at the official lunch hosted by President Moon Jae‑in of the Republic of Korea, in Gangneung today:

8 February 2018

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Concerted Efforts Needed to Overcome Systemic Bias Preventing Women, Girls from Pursuing Science, Secretary-General Says in International Day Video Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed on 11 February, aired in New York today:

6 February 2018

SG/SM/18886

Secretary-General Calls on All Parties in Conflict to Observe Truce during 2018 Olympic, Paralympic Games

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the Olympic Truce for the PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games, in New York today:

6 February 2018

SG/SM/18885

Secretary-General Seriously Concerned about Security Situation in Maldives

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

5 February 2018

SG/SM/18884-OBV/1768-WOM/2126

With Girls’ Health, Dignity at Stake, ‘No Time to Waste’ in Ending Female Genital Mutilation, Secretary-General Says in International Day Message

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, observed 6 February:

5 February 2018

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United States, Russian Federation Should Hold Talks to Further Cut Nuclear Arsenal, Secretary-General Says, Praising Reductions Under New START Treaty

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

5 February 2018

SG/SM/18882-GA/PAL/1403

Illegal Settlement Expansion Must Be Halted, Secretary-General Tells Palestinian Rights Committee, Pressing Parties to Make Two-State Solution Reality

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the opening of the 2018 session of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, in New York today:

3 February 2018

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Joint Statement on Situation in Guinea-Bissau by Chairperson of African Union Commission, United Nations Secretary-General

Following is the joint statement of the African Union and the United Nations on the situation in Guinea-Bissau:

31 January 2018

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As Neo-Nazism, White Supremacy Spread, People Must Unite to Prevent Normalization of Hate, Secretary-General Says in Remarks for Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at a ceremony marking the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, in New York today: