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17 January 2025

SG/SM/22525

Praising Peacekeepers’ Efforts in Lebanon, Secretary-General Urges Nurturing Relatively Calm Period to Implement Resolution 1701 (2006), at UN Interim Force Headquarters

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Headquarters, in Naqoura, Lebanon, today:

16 January 2025

SG/SM/22524

All Countries Must Contribute to Global Goal of Tripling Renewable Capacity by 2030, Says Secretary-General, in Message for Clean Energy Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Clean Energy, observed on 26 January:

15 January 2025

SG/SM/22523

Welcoming Announcement of Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Release Deal, Secretary-General Calls on All Relevant Parties to Uphold Commitments, Ensure Full Implementation

The following statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres was issued today:

15 January 2025

SG/SM/22522

We Must ‘Shift Our Collective Efforts into Overdrive, Deliver on Goals of Paris Agreement’, Says Secretary-General, Outlining 2025 Priorities

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ briefing to the General Assembly meeting on the priorities of the Organization for 2025, in New York today:

14 January 2025

SC/15963

Public statement by Chair of Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict

After the examination of the fourth report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in Nigeria (document S/2024/559) and the adoption of conclusions on the report, the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict agreed to address the following messages through a public statement by the Chair of the Working Group.

14 January 2025

SG/SM/22521

Marking Anniversary, Secretary-General Commends United Nations University for ‘Uniting World through Knowledge Partnerships to Address’ Global Challenges

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations University (UNU), in Tokyo today:

13 January 2025

SG/SM/22519

Humanity, Not Artificial Intelligence, May Remain at Centre of Learning, Education Systems, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Education, observed on 24 January:

13 January 2025

SG/SM/22520

‘We Must Ensure Critical Mineral Resources in Developing Countries Benefit Them’, Says Secretary-General, in Remarks to Group of 77

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the handover ceremony of the chairmanship of the “Group of 77” (G77) and China, in New York today:

12 January 2025

SG/SM/22518

‘Move Faster’ on Clean Energy Transition, UN Chief Urges at International Renewable Energy Agency Assembly

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the fifteenth session of the Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in Abu Dhabi today: