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Statements and Messages

1 April 2013

SG/SM/14917

Secretary-General Says, with Investiture of Newly Elected Leaders in San Marino — World’s Oldest Republic — ‘We Prove the Enduring Power of Democracy’

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks on the occasion of the investiture of the newly elected Captains Regent in San Marino, 1 April:

1 April 2013

SG/SM/14916

With Global Community Facing Turmoil, Strife, San Marino’s Tradition of Democracy and Peace ‘Offers Important Lessons for Our World’, Says Secretary-General

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to an audience granted by the Captains Regent, in San Marino 31 March:

28 March 2013

SG/SM/14915-OBV/1206

Secretary-General, in Message for International Mine Awareness Day, Reaffirms Commitment to World Free of War’s Explosive Remnants

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, to be observed on 4 April:

28 March 2013

SG/SM/14914-DC/3424

Secretary-General, ‘Deeply Disappointed’ over Failure to Agree Arms Trade Treaty, Hopes Continuing Efforts Will Bring It into Existence

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

28 March 2013

SG/SM/14913-SC/10965-PKO/335

Secretary-General Hails Security Council Text Setting out Comprehensive Approach to Instability in Democratic Republic of Congo, Wider Region

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

28 March 2013

SG/SM/14912

Condemning Attacks on Teachers in Pakistan, Secretary-General Stresses Need for International Action in Support of Right to Education

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

27 March 2013

SG/SM/14911-SC/10963-HQ/676

Secretary-General, at Inauguration of Security Council’s Consultations Chamber, Salutes ‘Special’ Small Space where ‘History is Made’

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the inauguration of the “Russian Room” (Security Council Consultations Chamber) in New York on 27 March:

27 March 2013

SG/SM/14910-ECOSOC/6566

Help Drive Work of United Nations in Order to Unleash Young People’s Power, Urges Secretary-General at Economic and Social Council Youth Forum

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum “Shaping tomorrow’s innovators: Leveraging science, technology, innovation and culture for today’s youth”, in New York on 27 March:

26 March 2013

SG/SM/14909

Secretary-General, in Message to Arab League Summit, Warns of Syrian Conflict’s Consequences for National Cohesion, Regional Stability

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the League of Arab States Summit in Doha on 26 March:

26 March 2013

SG/SM/14908-GA/11352

Secretary-General, at General Assembly Tribute, Hails Late Bangladesh President’s ‘Lifetime of Dedication’ to Serving His Country

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the General Assembly Tribute to the Memory of Zillur Rahman, late President of Bangladesh, in New York on 26 March: