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Statements and Messages

14 March 2013

SG/SM/14865

Secretary-General Urges Colloquium of University Presidents to ‘Think Big’, Seek Partnerships on Health Challenges, Post-2015 Development Agenda

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the Global Colloquium of University Presidents, in New York on 13 March:

13 March 2013

SG/SM/14864-GA/11346

As General Assembly Honours Hugo Chávez, Secretary-General Hails Fallen Venezuelan Leader’s Commitment to Regional Integration, Solidarity with Most Vulnerable

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the General Assembly tribute to the memory of Hugo Chávez Frías, late President of Venezuela, in New York on 13 March:

13 March 2013

SG/SM/14863

Secretary-General Congratulates Newly Elected Pope Francis, Looks Forward to Continued Cooperation with Holy See

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

12 March 2013

SG/SM/14862-AFR/2580

Secretary-General Learns ‘with Deep Sorrow’ of Death of Four Russian Air Crew Members in Cargo Helicopter Crash in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

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

11 March 2013

SG/SM/14861-ENV/DEV/1336

Drought, Hunger Crisis in Sahel ‘Warning for All’, Nations Must Urgently Develop Resilience Strategies, Especially for Poor, Says Secretary-General

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the high-level meeting on National Drought Policy in Geneva, 11 March:

11 March 2013

SG/SM/14860-AFR/2579

Secretary-General’s Video Message to Workshop on 'Elections in Burundi: Lessons Learned and Future Perspectives'

The text of the Secretary-General’s video message to the workshop in Bujumbura on 11 March is not available in English. For the French text, please see http://www.un.org/News/fr-press/docs/2013/SGSM14860.doc.htm.

11 March 2013

SG/SM/14859-AFR/2578

Secretary-General Congratulates People of Kenya on Peaceful Elections, Reminds Two Leaders of Commitment Made to Channel Electoral Grievances through Legal Avenues

The following statement was issued by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on 9 March:

11 March 2013

SG/SM/14858

Secretary-General Welcomes Release of 21 Members of Observer Force Charged with Monitoring Disengagement between Israel, Syria

The following statement was issued on 9 March by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

8 March 2013

SG/SM/14857-AFR/2577

Secretary-General Hails Establishment of Sudan-South Sudan Joint Border Mechanisms

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

8 March 2013

SG/SM/14856-OBV/1187-WOM/1948

Secretary-General, at Observance, Calls International Women’s Day Occasion for Setting Sights on Remaining Barriers to Gender Equality

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the observance of International Women’s Day, “A Promise Is a Promise: Time for Action to End Violence against Women”, in New York on 8 March: