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23 June 2016

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Policy Decisions on Narcotics Must Be Based on Reliable Data, Information, Deputy Secretary-General Stresses at Launch of ‘World Drug Report 2016’

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks on the World Drug Report 2016, in New York today:

23 June 2016

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Public Service Critical for Sustainable Development, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message, Paying Special Tribute to United Nations Staff

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the United Nations Public Service Day, observed today:

23 June 2016

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Welcoming Historic Ceasefire Accord in Colombia, Secretary-General Urges Renewed Momentum to Fulfil Expectations, Address Outstanding Issues

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the signing of the bilateral ceasefire agreement between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia—People's Army (FARC-EP), in Havana today:

22 June 2016

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Reiterating Call for Continued Dialogue, Secretary-General Welcomes Sudan’s Cessation of Hostilities Declaration in Blue Nile, South Kordofan States

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

22 June 2016

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Innovation, ‘Doing Business Right’ Must Play Part in Improving World, Ensuring Sustainable Future, Secretary-General Tells Global Compact Leaders Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at 2016 United Nations Global Compact Leaders Summit: Making Global Goals Local Business, in New York, today:

21 June 2016

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Security Council Committee Review Process Must ‘Sharpen’ Resolution 1540 (2004), Better Prevent Threats from Weapons of Mass Destruction, Secretary-General Says

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the open formal consultation by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) on the comprehensive review of the status of implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), in New York, today:

21 June 2016

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Condemning Indiscriminate Attacks on Civilians in Afghanistan, Secretary-General Calls for Those Responsible to Face Justice

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

21 June 2016

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Secretary-General Condemns Attack against Jordanian Border Post, Urging States to Strengthen Efforts in Combating Terrorism, Violent Extremism

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

20 June 2016

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Help Raise Awareness of Duty to Respect All, Secretary-General Urges in Message for International Day of Yoga

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of Yoga, observed on 21 June:

20 June 2016

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Secretary-General Welcomes Renewed Commitment to Lasting Peace on First Anniversary of Reconciliation Agreement in Mali

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: