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Statements and Messages

6 October 2023

SG/SM/21977

Amid Record Temperatures, Floods, Fires, More Investment in Disaster Resilience, Adaptation Key to Safe Future, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, observed 13 October:

6 October 2023

SG/SM/21976

Secretary-General Deeply Concerned about Deadly Attack on Military Academy in Syria

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

5 October 2023

SG/SM/21974

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Attack in Kharkiv Region of Ukraine

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

4 October 2023

SG/SM/21972

Healthy Ocean Is Foundation of Life, Secretary-General Tells Investment Forum, Urges Greater Focus on Sustainable Fisheries, Clean Energy to Create Blue Economy

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Second Sustainable Blue Economy Investment Forum, in Estoril, Portugal, today:

4 October 2023

SG/SM/21973

Secretary-General, at General Assembly Consultation on Our Common Agenda, Says Strong Engagement Key to Create Effective Multilateralism for addressing Today’s Challenges

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly consultation on Our Common Agenda, in New York today:

3 October 2023

SG/SM/21971

Maximize Postal Network’s Reach to Help Boost Digital Inclusion, Drive Progress in Sustainable Development Goals, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Post Day, observed on 9 October:

3 October 2023

SG/SM/21970

Amplify Girls’ Voices, Stand with Them to Fight Sexism, Secretary-General Urges in Observance Message, Pointing Out Old Forms of Discrimination Continue

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of the Girl Child, observed on 11 October:

2 October 2023

SG/SM/21968

Uphold Mental Health as Universal Human Right to Build Healthier World Where Everyone Thrives, Secretary-General Urges International Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October:

2 October 2023

SG/SM/21967

Stressing ‘1.5°C Limit Is Possible’, Secretary-General Urges International Climate and Energy Summit to Expedite Fossil-Fuel Phase-Out, Net-Zero Timelines

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the International Climate and Energy Summit, in Madrid today:

2 October 2023

SG/SM/21969

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Türkiye

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