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Statements and Messages

23 April 2024

SG/SM/22203

1.5°C Global Temperature Rise Still Possible, But Not for Long, Secretary-General Warns Climate Promise 2025 Launch, Urging Clear, Ambitious Emission Reduction Targets

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Climate Promise 2025 Launch, held in the Economic and Social Council chamber in New York today:

23 April 2024

SG/SM/22201

Scaled-Up Investment, Green Solutions Key to Achieving Fast, Sustainable Growth in South-East Asia, Secretary-General Tells Regional Future Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the 2024 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Future Forum, in Hanoi today:

22 April 2024

SG/SM/22200

Money Flowing in Wrong Direction, Secretary-General Tells Development Financing Forum Follow-up, Urging Better Funding Models for Debt-Ridden Developing Countries

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks [all English] at the 2024 Economic and Social Council Forum on Financing for Development Follow-up, in New York today:

22 April 2024

SG/SM/22199

Accepting Recommendations of Independent Review Group on Palestine Refugee Agency, Secretary-General Commits to Establish Action Plan for Implementation

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

19 April 2024

SG/SM/22198

Secretary-General Welcomes Delimitation of State Border Agreement between Armenia, Azerbaijan, Encourages Further Efforts to Normalize Bilateral Relations

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

19 April 2024

SG/SM/22195

Finance ‘Essential to Supercharge Shift’ from Fossil Fuel Age to Resilient Economies Powered by Renewables, Secretary-General Tells Ministers

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Coalition of Finance of Ministers for Climate Action, in Washington, D.C. today:

19 April 2024

SG/SM/22197

‘High Time’ to Stop Dangerous Cycle of Retaliation in Middle East, Secretary-General Says, Urging Action against Escalation That Could Have Devastating Consequences

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

18 April 2024

SG/SM/22196

We Must Pull Middle East Back from Precipice through Comprehensive Diplomatic Action — Starting with Gaza, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council’s open debate on the Middle East, in New York today:

17 April 2024

SG/SM/22194

Expedite Fossil Fuel Phaseout, Mobilize Financial, Technical Support for Developing Countries, Secretary-General Urges International Renewable Energy Agency Assembly

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the International Renewable Energy Agency’s 14th Assembly, in Abu Dhabi today:

16 April 2024

SG/SM/22193

Secretary-General Urges Delivering Justice, Solutions to Create ‘World of Peace, Prosperity for All’, in Economic and Social Council Youth Forum Remarks

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the annual Economic and Social Council Youth Forum, in New York today: