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Statements and Messages

24 August 2013

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Consider Best Contribution to Sustainable Development, Secretary-General Urges Members in Message for Key World Tourism Organization Event

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the United Nations World Tourism Organization General Assembly at Victoria Falls (Zambia/Zimbabwe) on 24 August:

24 August 2013

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Secretary-General, at Opening Ceremony for World Rowing Championship, Calls Sport ‘Powerful Weapon against Discrimination’

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the opening ceremony of the 2013 World Rowing Championships in Chungju, Republic of Korea, on 24 August:

23 August 2013

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Secretary-General, Greatly Concerned over Yesterday’s Rocket Attacks against Israel, Retaliatory Strikes, Urges Maximum Restraint

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

23 August 2013

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Secretary-General, Strongly Condemning Deadly Mosque Bombings in Tripoli, Urges Citizens throughout Lebanon to Maintain Unity, Calm, Order

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

23 August 2013

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Secretary-General, Expressing Intention to Thoroughly Investigate Alleged Chemical Weapons Use in Syria, Urges Government’s Prompt Cooperation with UN Mission

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

23 August 2013

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Secretary-General, at United Nations Academic Impact Event, Reiterates His Resolve to Advance Education for All, Especially Girls

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks as prepared for delivery at an event of the United Nations Academic Impact in Seoul on 23 August:

23 August 2013

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Much More than Competition, Sport Embraces Fairness, Respect, Tolerance, Secretary-General Says in Video Message to Youth Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the Gwangju Universiade EPICS Forum in Gwangju, Republic of Korea, on 23 August:

23 August 2013

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Secretary-General, at Development Outreach Event, Hails Republic of Korea’s Role in Africa, Saying Its Experience Has Valuable Lessons for Region

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at a meeting with the diplomatic corps on “The Millennium Development Goals and Africa: Outreach on Accelerating Action”, in Seoul, on 23 August:

22 August 2013

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Deeply Troubled by Alleged Chemical Weapons Use in Syria, Secretary-General Urges Access for Swift Investigation by United Nations Mission

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

21 August 2013

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Secretary-General, ‘Shocked’ by Reports from Syria, Reiterates that Any Use of Chemical Weapons Would Violate International Humanitarian Law

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