Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul, Afghanistan
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The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Kairat Umarov (Kazakhstan):
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Remembering Lessons of Past Wars Instrumental for Future World Peace, Secretary-General Says in Video Message at Museum Opening Ceremony
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Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message for the official opening ceremony of the War and Peace Museum, in Ardennes, France today:
World Must Stand Up to Hate, Stay Vigilant of Persistent Anti-Semitism, Secretary-General Says in Remarks for Holocaust Remembrance Day
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Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the ceremony marking the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, at the Park East Synagogue in New York today:
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Hotel Attack in Afghanistan Claimed by Taliban
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
World Food Programme’s Fast Response Averted Famine Threatening 20 Million People in 2016, Secretary-General Says in Video Message for Dubai Management Meeting
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Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the World Food Programme (WFP) Global Management Meeting, held in Dubai from 20 to 22 January:
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and the Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect expressed concern at the devastating impact of escalating hostilities in eastern Ghouta and Idlib in Syria, especially on the civilian population.
Security Council Presidential Statement Calls for Action to Avert Threats against Security, Stability In Afghanistan Ahead of Debate on Pressing Challenges
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Reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Afghanistan and the Central Asian States, the Security Council today adopted a presidential statement, expressing its continued support to the Secretary‑General’s call to action to avert threats, ahead of holding a debate on pressing challenges ahead.
Activities of Secretary-General in Netherlands, 20-22 December 2017
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United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres left New York on Wednesday, 20 December 2017, to attend the closing ceremony of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in The Hague, Netherlands.
Renata Dwan of Ireland Appointed Director United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Renata Dwan of Ireland as Director of the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR). The Secretary-General is grateful to Jarmo Sareva of Finland for his dedication and commitment in leading the Institute since 2015.
Central Asia, Afghanistan Possess Potential to Become Symbols of Dialogue, Peace, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Debate on Building Regional Partnerships
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Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council debate on building regional partnership in Afghanistan and Central Asia to link security and development, in New York today: