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14 May 2025

SG/SM/22650

Address Past Wrongs, Build Sustainable Future for People of Africa Based on Peace, Dignity, Universal Opportunity, Secretary-General Observance Message Urges

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for Africa Day, observed on 25 May:

13 May 2025

SG/SM/22648

In World of Growing Divides, Cascading Crises, European Union Remains Vital Partner for United Nations, Secretary-General Says in Europe Day Video Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for Europe Day:

13 May 2025

SG/SM/22646

Amid Highest Number of Conflicts, People Fleeing Across Borders Since UN’s Creation, Peacekeeping Needed More than Ever, Secretary-General Tells Ministerial Meeting

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Ministerial Meeting on the Future of Peacekeeping, in Berlin today:

13 May 2025

SG/SM/22649

Deeply Saddened by Passing of José “Pepe” Mujica, Secretary-General Remembers Former Uruguayan President for Steadfast Commitment to Social Justice, Equality

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

13 May 2025

SG/SM/22647

Warning Humanity Destroying Bedrock of Life, Cornerstone of Sustainable Development, Secretary-General Observance Message Urges Action to Protect Biodiversity

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for Biological Diversity, observed on 22 May:

12 May 2025

SG/SM/22645

Welcoming Release of Edan Alexander from Gaza, Secretary-General Renews Call for Immediate Permanent Ceasefire, Release of All Remaining Hostages

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

12 May 2025

SG/SM/22643

Lethal Autonomous Weapon System ‘Politically Unacceptable, Morally Repugnant and Should Be Banned’, Secretary-General Says during Informal Consultations on Issue

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the informal consultations on lethal autonomous weapon systems, in New York today:

12 May 2025

SG/SM/22644

Secretary-General, Briefing on UN80 Initiative, Lays Out System-Wide Reform Plans to Make United Nations More Effective, Nimble, Fit for Today’s Challenges

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ briefing on the UN80 Initiative, in New York today:

10 May 2025

SG/SM/22642

Secretary-General Welcomes India-Pakistan Ceasefire Agreement as ‘Positive Step’

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

8 May 2025

SG/SM/22641

Congratulating Pope Leo XIV on His Election, Secretary-General Says He Looks Forward to Building on Long Legacy of UN-Holy See Cooperation to Advance Global Solidarity

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