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With Violent Extremism Prolonging Conflicts Worldwide, Secretary-General Urges Ministers to Foster Inclusive Political Solutions to End Cycle of Violence

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Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the ministerial side event on “building resilience:  mobilizing political action for positive approaches in prevention of violent extremism”, held in New York 22‑23 September:

Cultivating Inclusion Creates More Stable World for All, Secretary-General Tells Alliance of Civilizations Meeting, Urging All to Address Xenophobia

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Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the opening of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Group of Friends ministerial meeting, in New York today:

Urging Joint Action for Tackling Lake Chad Basin Crisis, Deputy Secretary-General Calls on Partners at High-Level Event to Make It an Example of New Approach

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Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks to the high-level event on the humanitarian crisis in the Lake Chad Basin, “A turning point?”, in New York, today:

On First Constitution Day in Nepal, Secretary-General Hails Commitment by Government, Citizens to Democracy, Peaceful Coexistence

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Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, delivered by Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, to the event celebrating the first Constitution Day of Nepal, in New York today:

Demonstrating Leadership, Commitment, ‘Group of 77’ Must Back up Words with Action on New York Declaration for Refugees, Migrants, Secretary-General Tells Ministers

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Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the opening ceremony of the fortieth annual meeting of Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the “Group of 77” (G-77) developing countries and China, in New York today: