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Statements and Messages

24 June 2013

SG/SM/15126

Secretary-General, Addressing World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Calls for Stronger Partnerships in Developing Countries

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the twentieth World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, in Seoul, on 23 June:

21 June 2013

SG/SM/15125-OBV/1235

Secretary-General, in Message for International Day, Says Illicit Drug Trafficking Is ‘Clear Obstacle’ to Development

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, to be observed on 26 June:

21 June 2013

SG/SM/15124-ECO/225

Secretary-General Urges Economic Forum to Help Advance Global Solutions to Pressing Challenges, Pave Way for Sustainable Peace, Development

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the Seventeenth St. Petersburg Economic Forum, in St. Petersburg, from 20-22 June:

21 June 2013

SG/SM/15123-OBV/1234

Secretary-General Congratulates Annual Award Winners, Saying Public Service Contributes to Society’s Progress, Inclusive Future for All

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for United Nations Public Service Day, to be observed on 23 June:

20 June 2013

SG/SM/15122-OBV/1232-REF/1200

Lasting Solutions to Displacement Call for More International Burden-Sharing, Secretary-General Says, in Message for World Refugee Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Refugee Day, 20 June:

19 June 2013

SG/SM/15121-AFR/2649

Condemning Lethal Attack on UN Mogadishu Compound, Outraged Secretary-General Vows It Will Neither Deter Organization nor Weaken Resolve to Stand by Somalia

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

19 June 2013

SG/SM/15120-PKO/359

Secretary-General, at China Peacekeeping Centre, Tells of Intensifying ‘Asymmetric Threats’, Other New Challenges Facing ‘Blue Helmets’

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks as prepared for delivery at the China Peacekeeping Military Training Centre in Beijing on 19 June: