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Statements and Messages

23 September 2022

SG/SM/21485

Commending Leadership in Combating Climate Crisis, Secretary-General Implores Pacific Island Forum to ‘Raise Your Voices’ Even Louder, Impel Global Action

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, to a meeting with the Pacific Island Forum leaders, in New York today:

23 September 2022

SG/SM/21488

‘Let’s End This Pandemic, Once and For All’, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Meeting, Urging Gaps in Testing, Vaccines, Preparedness to Be Closed

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks for the high‑level event on ending the COVID-19 Pandemic through equitable access to tests, treatments and vaccines, in New York today:

22 September 2022

SG/SM/21480

Latest Developments in Ukraine Dangerous, Disturbing, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Calling for Redoubled Efforts to End ‘Senseless’ War

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council meeting on Ukraine, in New York today:

22 September 2022

SG/SM/21484

Global Recovery Depends on Least Developed Nations Getting Support They Need, Secretary-General Tells Annual Ministerial Meeting

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the annual ministerial meeting of the least-developed countries, in New York today:

22 September 2022

SG/SM/21481

Marking Maritime World Day, Secretary-General Says Shipping, Crucial in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals, Must Become Zero-Emission Vessels

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the World Maritime Day, under the theme “New Technologies for Greener Shipping”, observed on 29 September:

22 September 2022

SG/SM/21479

Hailing Alliance of Small Island States’ Efforts, Solutions Combatting Climate Crisis, Secretary-General Affirms United Nations Support, Partnership

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Alliance of Small Island States Leaders’ Breakfast, in New York today:

22 September 2022

SG/SM/21478

Secretary-General, Addressing Friends’ Group in Defence of United Nations Charter, Urges Return to Document’s Principles for Tackling New, Emerging Challenges

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Group of Friends in Defence of the Charter of the United Nations, today:

22 September 2022

SG/SM/21482

Secretary-General Calls for Development That Works for All People, Starting with Those Who Need It Most, in Message to Doha Programme of Action Event

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the high-level luncheon of the Doha Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries, in New York today:

22 September 2022

SG/SM/21483

Security Crisis in Sahel Poses Global Threat, Secretary-General Warns High-Level Meeting, Stressing ‘We Must Rethink Our Collective Efforts’, Create Breakthrough

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ speech for the high-level meeting on the Sahel, in New York today:

21 September 2022

SG/SM/21473

In Message to Side Event, Secretary-General Says Horn of Africa Facing Humanitarian Catastrophe, Calls for Urgent Action

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the side event on urgent humanitarian needs in the Horn of Africa, held today: