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2 May 2016

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Profoundly Concerned about Escalating Violence in Aleppo, Secretary-General Calls on All Sides to Honour Ceasefire throughout Syria, Redouble Negotiation Efforts

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

2 May 2016

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Rapidly Evolving Technology Requires Identifying New Ways to Face Chemical-Weapon Disarmament Challenges, Secretary-General Says at Conference on Safety, Security

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the Conference on Chemical Safety and Security in a Technologically Evolving World, in The Hague today:

2 May 2016

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Spur Innovation, Unleash Investments in Shared Sustainable Development Goals, Secretary-General Tells Industry Leaders at Private-Sector Peace Summit

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, as delivered by Lise Kingo, Executive Director of the Global Compact, to the 2016 Business for Peace Summit honouree dinner, in Oslo, today:

2 May 2016

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Sharing Experiences, Innovations Can Fuel New Sustainable Development Drive, Secretary-General Tells Economic and Social Council Integration Segment

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the Economic and Social Council’s integration segment, in New York today:

2 May 2016

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Rights of People with Disabilities Central to ‘Leave No One Behind’ Commitment in 2030 Agenda, Secretary-General Says Upon Receiving Helen Keller Award

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks upon receiving the “Spirit of Helen Keller Award” from Helen Keller International, in New York today:

29 April 2016

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Use Passion for Culture, Language to Build More Compassionate World, Secretary-General Tells Young People at International Festival

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the International Festival on Language and Culture, in New York, today:

29 April 2016

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Secretary-General Urges Governments to Commit to Protecting Independent, Free Media, in Message for World Press Freedom Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Press Freedom Day, observed on 3 May:

29 April 2016

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Secretary-General Reiterates Pledge to Achieve Peace through Sports, as He Receives Second Olympic Cup Award on Behalf of United Nations

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks on receiving the Olympic Cup Award, in Geneva today:

29 April 2016

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‘Win or lose, They Are Champions of the Spirit’, Secretary-General Says of Refugee Athletes, in Remarks at Geneva Olympic Event

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the event “Celebrating the Olympic spirit”, in Geneva today:

28 April 2016

SG/SM/17715

Forum Well Positioned to Play Vital World Role, Secretary-General Tells Conference of Foreign Ministers on Interaction and Confidence-Building in Asia

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, delivered by Alain Noudehou, United Nations Resident Coordinator and United Nations Development Programme Resident Representative, to the fifth Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building in Asia (CICA), in Beijing on 27 April: