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Statements and Messages

24 August 2015

SG/SM/17028-DC/3577

In Video Message for First Conference of States Parties to Arms Trade Treaty, Secretary-General Hails ‘Historic’ Commitment to Responsible Weapons Transfer

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message for the first Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty, in Cancun, Mexico, today:

24 August 2015

SG/SM/17031

Secretary-General Condemns Terror Acts by Da’esh against Syrian Civilians, Heritage, Outraged by Brutal Murder of Retired Chief Archaeologist

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

24 August 2015

SG/SM/17029

Welcoming Agreement between Republic of Korea and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Secretary-General Encourages ‘Regular’ Dialogue to Manage Tensions

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

24 August 2015

SG/SM/17027-ENV/DEV/1547

Sustainable Development Goals Provide Platform for Aligning Private Action, Public Policies, Secretary-General Tells Nigeria Business Event

Following are UN Secretary-General’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the event “The Role of Nigerian Business and Philanthropy in Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals and Addressing Climate Change”, in Abuja today:

24 August 2015

SG/SM/17026-ORG/1607

On Fourth Anniversary, Secretary-General Remembers Victims of UN House Attack in Nigeria as ‘Best of Humanity’, Reaffirms Mandate to Build a Better Future

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the fourth anniversary commemoration of the United Nations House terrorist attack, in Abuja today:

23 August 2015

SG/SM/17025

With Rising Inequalities, Local Governments Can Help Target Limited Funds to Marginalized, Secretary-General Says at Nigerian Governors Dialogue

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a dialogue with Nigerian state Governors, in Abuja today:

22 August 2015

SG/SM/17024

Welcoming Resumed Talks, Secretary-General Encourages Republic of Korea and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to De-escalate Situation on Peninsula

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

21 August 2015

SG/SM/17022

Young People are Vital to Lasting Security, Secretary-General Tells Global Youth Forum, Underlining Need to Engage, Empower New Leaders

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, as delivered by Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), to the Global Forum on Youth, Peace and Security, held today in Amman:

21 August 2015

SG/SM/17023

Secretary-General ‘Deeply Concerned’ over Breach of Disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israel and Syria, Calls for Maximum Restraint

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

20 August 2015

SG/SM/17021-AFR/3200

Secretary-General Takes Note of Burundi President’s Third Term, Reiterating Call for Inclusive Dialogue to Overcome ‘Deep’ Political Divisions

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