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Statements and Messages

4 April 2016

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Secretary-General Calls World Humanitarian Summit Unique Chance to Show Solidarity with 125 Million People in Immediate Crisis

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s opening remarks to Member States on preparations for the World Humanitarian Summit, today in New York:

4 April 2016

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In Video Message to Pritzker Architecture Prize Ceremony, Secretary-General Praises Recipient’s Work for Making Cities Safer, More Inclusive

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message for the Pritzker Architecture Prize ceremony, in New York today:

2 April 2016

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Secretary-General Urges End to Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire Violations

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

1 April 2016

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Secretary-General ‘Wholeheartedly’ Endorses Communiqué Adopted by 2016 Nuclear Security Summit, Action Plan in Support of United Nations

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

31 March 2016

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Secretary-General Welcomes Arrival of Libya’s Presidency Council in Tripoli, Calls on All Actors to Respect People’s Aspirations for Peace

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

31 March 2016

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Strong, Flexible Partnerships Can Swiftly Transform 2030 Agenda Commitments into Lasting Results, Secretary-General Tells Economic and Social Council

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, as delivered by David Nabarro, Special Adviser on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, to the Economic and Social Council Partnership Forum, in New York today:

31 March 2016

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Secretary-General Hails Joint Presidential Statement by China, United States Announcing They Will Sign Paris Agreement on Climate Change

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

31 March 2016

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‘Shocked to the Core’ by Latest Abuse Allegations in Central African Republic, Secretary-General Pledges to Relentlessly Confront Scourge, Aid Victims

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

31 March 2016

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Secretary-General, in Message on International Day for Mine Awareness, Urges Teamwork to Eliminate Threats from Explosive Remnants of War

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, observed on 4 April:

30 March 2016

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Open Doors Wider, ‘We Must Do Much, Much More’, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Meeting on Global Responsibility for Syrian Refugees

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the opening of the High-level Meeting on Global Responsibility Sharing through Pathways for Admission of Syrian Refugees, in Geneva, today: