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17 February 2023

SG/SM/21690

Elections Remain ‘Only Credible Pathway to Legitimate, Unified Governance’ in Libya, Secretary-General Tells African Union High-Level Committee

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the African Union High-Level Committee on Libya, in Addis Ababa today:

16 February 2023

SG/SM/21689

‘Now Is the Time for World to Support Türkiye’s People', Says Secretary-General, on Launch of Humanitarian Appeal Following Devastating Earthquakes

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

15 February 2023

SC/15201

Panel of Experts Briefs Security Council Central African Republic Sanctions Committee on Midterm Report Submitted Pursuant to Resolution 2648 (2022)

On 3 February 2023, the Coordinator and members of the Panel of Experts briefed the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic on the Panel's midterm report submitted pursuant to resolution 2648 (2022).

14 February 2023

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Government Action Crucial for Tackling Multiple Crises, But ‘We Need Everyone’, Private Sector, Civil Society to Work Together, Secretary-General Tells Summit

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message to the World Government Summit, in Dubai today:

14 February 2023

DSG/SM/1829

Focus on Cutting Emissions, Achieving Climate Justice, Deputy Secretary-General Says in Remarks to Oslo Energy Forum

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the Oslo Energy Forum, in Oslo, Norway, today:

14 February 2023

SG/SM/21688

Stressing Rising Seas Already Creating Instability, Conflict, Secretary-General Says Security Council Has Critical Role in Addressing Devastating Challenges

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council in its debate on “Sea-Level Rise: Implications for International Peace and Security”, in New York today:

13 February 2023

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Today We Must Begin ‘Moving Recommendations in Our Common Agenda from Ideas to Action — from Abstract to Concrete’, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly’s consultation on Our Common Agenda/Summit of the Future, in New York today:

13 February 2023

SG/SM/21685

Secretary-General Welcomes Decision by Syria’s President to Open Crossing Points

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

12 February 2023

SG/SM/21684

Status of Jerusalem Cannot Be Altered by Unilateral Actions, Secretary-General Stresses in Message to Cairo Conference

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the High-Level Conference on Supporting the City of Jerusalem and its Population, in Cairo today: