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19 September 2016

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Closing Summit, Deputy Secretary-General Says Declaration for Refugees, Migrants Shows We Can Unite around Common Principles, Core Commitments

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the closing session of the high-level plenary meeting on addressing large movements of refugees and migrants, in New York today:

13 September 2016

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Collectively Resolving Complex Conflicts Depends on Uniting Efforts to Sustain Peace, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Group of Friends

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the second meeting of the Group of Friends of Sustaining Peace, in New York, 13 September 2016:

6 September 2016

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Preventing Conflict, Recurrence of Atrocity Crimes Remains Key in Responsibility to Protect Efforts, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Interactive Dialogue

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the informal interactive dialogue on “Mobilizing collective action: The next decade of the responsibility to protect”, in New York today:

4 September 2016

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Amid Plethora of Cross-Border Threats, Promoting Open Dialogue Helps States Tackle Global, National Issues, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Migration Meeting

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Fifth Global Chiefs of Mission Meeting (GCOMM) Inaugural Dinner, in Geneva, today:

1 September 2016

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Delivering Keynote Address for World Water Week, Deputy Secretary-General Underscores Urgent Need to Take Action on Crucial Global Agenda Challenge

Following are Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks to Stockholm World Water Week, in Stockholm today:

19 August 2016

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Legacy of Fallen Staff Lives on in Determination to Create Peaceful Future, Deputy Secretary-General Says at Service Commemorating Iraq Bombing

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the annual memorial service in honour of fallen staff on the anniversary of the Canal Hotel bombing in Iraq, in New York today:

19 August 2016

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On World Humanitarian Day, Deputy Secretary-General Says ‘Let Us Never Forget to Strive for the World as It Should Be’

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson's remarks at the event marking World Humanitarian Day, in New York today:

21 July 2016

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Action to Implement Global Agreements Should Focus on Partnerships, Protecting Most Vulnerable, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Development Cooperation Forum

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s opening remarks at the fifth biennial High-level Meeting of the Development Cooperation Forum, in New York today:

20 July 2016

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Fair Sharing of Water Resources Essential for Ending Wars, Ensuring Human Well-Being, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Political Forum

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the High-level Political Forum Side Event on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, in New York today:

19 July 2016

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Cutting-Edge Firms Investing in New, Greener Future, Deputy-Secretary-General Tells Business Forum, Stressing Link between ‘Doing Good and Doing Well’

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the Sustainable Development Goals Business Forum, in New York today: