On 14 November 2014, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic drew attention to the recommendation contained in paragraph 223 (n) of the final report of the Panel of Experts on the Central African Republic dated 29 October 2014 (document S/2014/762), which is available on the Committee’s website.

The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq welcomed the agreement reached on 13 November between the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government on the budget.  He called it an important step towards a comprehensive, fair and constitutional solution to outstanding issues.

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

The General Assembly today adopted by consensus a text on Accelerated Modalities of Action for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), known as the SAMOA Pathway.

The use of temporary property management posts came under the scrutiny of the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) today, as delegates discussed ways to strengthen assets control at the United Nations Secretariat.

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on World Toilet Day, to be observed on 19 November:

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Gary Quinlan (Australia):

Before departing Myanmar today, the Secretary-General met with President U Thein Sein and commended him on his leadership in advancing the peace process between the Government and ethnic armed groups.  He also underlined that all stakeholders need to take a “leap of faith” and move towards the signing of a nationwide ceasefire.

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

Following are UN Secretary‑General Ban Ki‑moon’s remarks at the East Asia Summit, in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on 13 November: