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Statements and Messages

23 September 2016

SG/SM/18141

Rise of Philanthropy in Developing World Important Factor for Achieving Sustainable Development, Secretary-General Stresses at China Charity Fair

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message for the Fifth China Charity Fair, in Shenzhen, China, today:

23 September 2016

SG/SM/18146

With Violent Extremism Prolonging Conflicts Worldwide, Secretary-General Urges Ministers to Foster Inclusive Political Solutions to End Cycle of Violence

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the ministerial side event on “building resilience: mobilizing political action for positive approaches in prevention of violent extremism”, held in New York 22‑23 September:

23 September 2016

SG/SM/18144

Cultivating Inclusion Creates More Stable World for All, Secretary-General Tells Alliance of Civilizations Meeting, Urging All to Address Xenophobia

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the opening of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Group of Friends ministerial meeting, in New York today:

23 September 2016

SG/SM/18143

On First Constitution Day in Nepal, Secretary-General Hails Commitment by Government, Citizens to Democracy, Peaceful Coexistence

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, delivered by Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, to the event celebrating the first Constitution Day of Nepal, in New York today:

23 September 2016

SG/SM/18140

All Stakeholders in Myanmar Must Show Flexibility, Mutual Accommodation in Nation-building Efforts, Secretary-General Tells Partnership Group

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a meeting of the Partnership Group on Myanmar, in New York today:

23 September 2016

SG/SM/18139

Demonstrating Leadership, Commitment, ‘Group of 77’ Must Back up Words with Action on New York Declaration for Refugees, Migrants, Secretary-General Tells Ministers

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the opening ceremony of the fortieth annual meeting of Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the “Group of 77” (G-77) developing countries and China, in New York today:

23 September 2016

SG/SM/18138-ENV/DEV/1722-SAG/487

With Challenges Threatening to Unravel Development Gains, Swift Action Must Turn 2030 Agenda Pledges into Progress, Secretary-General Says at Side Event

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the United Nations Development Group side event on the Sustainable Development Goals, in New York today:

23 September 2016

SG/SM/18137

Indigenous People’s Rights ‘Key’ to Ensuring Sustainable Development Progress, Secretary-General Tells Leaders at Pacific Islands Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting, in New York today:

23 September 2016

SG/SM/18136-ENV/DEV/1721

Underlining Importance of Cooperation, Regional Partnerships Can Build Better Future by Helping States Implement 2030 Agenda, Secretary-General Says

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at a meeting on regionalism and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in New York today:

23 September 2016

SG/SM/18135-AFR/3456-PKO/604

Concerned by Terrorism, New Sources of Instability in Mali, Secretary-General Urges All Parties to Implement Year-old Peace Agreement

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the Ministerial Meeting on the Implementation of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, in New York today: