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30 March 2016

SG/SM/17635-REF/1227

Open Doors Wider, ‘We Must Do Much, Much More’, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Meeting on Global Responsibility for Syrian Refugees

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the opening of the High-level Meeting on Global Responsibility Sharing through Pathways for Admission of Syrian Refugees, in Geneva, today:

30 March 2016

SG/SM/17638

Congratulating Myanmar’s President for Taking Office, Secretary-General Says Peaceful Transfer of Power Marks Significant Historical Moment

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

30 March 2016

SG/SM/17636

Amid Evolving Threats, World Faces Shared Challenge to Build Landscape of Peace, End Injustices, Secretary-General Says at Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture in Sweden

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Dag Hammarskjöld lecture on “Evolving Threats, Timeless Values: The United Nations in a Changing Global Landscape”, in Stockholm, today:

30 March 2016

SG/SM/17639

Secretary-General Salutes Efforts Supporting Fresh Peace Talks in Colombia

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

29 March 2016

DSG/SM/952-GA/11769-OBV/1599

States Must Combat Lingering Racism, Human Rights Abuses, Deputy Secretary-General Tells General Assembly Meeting to Commemorate Victims of Slavery

Following are Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the General Assembly’s commemorative meeting to observe the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, in New York today:

29 March 2016

SG/SM/17634-AFR/3353

Addressing Tunisian National Employment Conference, Secretary-General Says Setting Priorities for Youth Now Will Let World Reap Sustainable Development Rewards

Following are Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at Tunisia’s National Conference on Employment, in Tunis today:

29 March 2016

DSG/SM/953-ENV/DEV/1646

On First Anniversary of Sendai Framework Adoption, Deputy Secretary-General Says Disaster Risk Reduction Plays Key Role in Saving Lives, Leaving No One Behind

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at an event marking the first anniversary of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and World Tsunami Awareness Day, in New York today:

28 March 2016

SC/12305

Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Adds One Individual to Its Sanctions List

On 28 March 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 approved the addition of the entry specified below to its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 2 of Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

28 March 2016

DSG/SM/951-OBV/1598

Nowruz Transcends Borders, Unites People by Celebrating Common Heritage, Deputy Secretary-General Says at Concert Marking International Day

Following are Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a concert in observance of the International Day of Nowruz, in New York today: