League of Arab States a Valued United Nations Partner, Secretary-General Says at Protocol Signing
SG/SM/18150
Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the signing of the League of Arab States Protocol, in New York today:
In progress at UNHQ
United Nations Cooperation with ASEAN Has Entered New Phase, Secretary-General Tells Panel on Regional Dimensions of Promoting Sustainable Development
SG/SM/18149-ENV/DEV/1725
Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, delivered by David Nabarro, Special Adviser on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, to the High-Level Panel Discussion on “Regional Dimensions of Promoting Sustainable Development: Developing Complementarities between the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Community Vision 2025, in New York today:
Implementation of New York Declaration Must Prioritize Least Developed Countries, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Ministerial Meeting
DSG/SM/1016-DEV/3245
Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Ministerial Meeting of Least Developed Countries, in New York today:
Hospitality Industry Has Role to Play in Promoting Sustainable Production, Consumption, Secretary-General Tells WorldChefs Congress
SG/SM/18148
Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the WorldChefs Congress, in Thessaloniki, Greece, today:
Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Removes Two Entries from Its Sanctions List
SC/12532
On 24 September 2016, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities removed the names below from the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List.
Senior Officials in General Assembly Voice Fears over Climate Change, International Banking Regulations, as Annual Debate Continues
GA/11831
While the United Nations had been founded on the belief that States could solve problems collectively, the time had come to move in a new direction, the General Assembly heard today, as speakers underlined the need to embrace a new era of engagement based on common needs, innovative ideas and mutual respect.
Secretary-General Welcomes Adoption by Security Council of Resolution on Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty
SG/SM/18147-SC/12531-DC/3661
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
We Must Address Suffering Caused by El Niño, Adapt to New Climate Reality, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Ministerial Event
DSG/SM/1015-ENV/DEV/1724
Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks to the high-level ministerial event on responding to the impacts of El Niño and mitigating recurring climate risks, in New York today:
Activities of Secretary-General in Canada, 16-17 September
SG/T/3128
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon flew on Friday, 16 September, from New York to Montréal, Canada, to participate in the Fifth Replenishment Conference of the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Urging Leadership Group to Act Swiftly in Advancing Climate Resiliency, Secretary-General Welcomes New Initiative into United Nations System
SG/SM/18145-ENV/DEV/1723
Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the inaugural meeting of the Leadership Group of Climate Resilience Initiative, in New York, today: