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Statements and Messages

19 January 2018

SG/SM/18859-SC/13171

Central Asia, Afghanistan Possess Potential to Become Symbols of Dialogue, Peace, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Debate on Building Regional Partnerships

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council debate on building regional partnership in Afghanistan and Central Asia to link security and development, in New York today:

18 January 2018

SG/SM/18858-SC/13167-DC/3755

Confidence-Building Measures Supporting Arms Control Extremely Critical, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Meeting on Non-proliferation

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council at the briefing on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, in New York today:

17 January 2018

SG/SM/18857-DC/3754

Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Constitutes ‘Major Achievement of Nuclear Non-Proliferation’, Says Secretary-General on Implementation Anniversary

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

16 January 2018

SG/SM/18855-GA/11999

Amid Serious Global Setbacks, Secretary-General Urges Action on Climate, Migration, Regional Conflicts, Women’s Empowerment, in Remarks to General Assembly

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the informal meeting of the General Assembly, in New York today:

15 January 2018

SG/SM/18854

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Twin Terrorist Attacks in Iraq

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

12 January 2018

SG/SM/18853

Secretary-General, at Chairmanship Handover Ceremony, Hails Group of 77 as Central Pillar in Defending Multilateralism, Achieving 2030 Agenda

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the handover ceremony of the chairmanship of the "Group of 77" developing countries and China, in New York today:

11 January 2018

SG/SM/18852-DEV/3308

Migration ‘Positive Global Phenomenon’ that Powers Economic Growth, Reduces Inequalities, Says Secretary-General at Report Launch

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the launch of the report “Making Migration Work for All”, in New York today:

9 January 2018

SG/SM/18851

Secretary General Welcomes Progress Made During Inter Korean Talks, Including Decision by Pyongyang to Participate in Olympic Games

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

7 January 2018

SG/SM/18850

Secretary-General Saddened by Passing of Peter Sutherland, Applauds Former Special Representative’s Pioneering Work on International Migration

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

6 January 2018

SG/SM/18849

Secretary-General Deeply Concerned about Rising Tensions in Western Sahara, Calls for Maximum Restraint, Maintaining Status Quo of Buffer Strip

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