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21 January 2022

SG/SM/21115

Press Conference by Secretary-General António Guterres at United Nations Headquarters

Following is a transcript of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ press conference, held in New York today:

20 January 2022

SG/SM/21111

Warning Child Illiteracy in Developing World Could Reach 70 Per Cent, Secretary-General Observance Message Says Education Must Be Central to Pandemic, Wider Recovery Plans

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

20 January 2022

SG/SM/21112

Secretary-General Welcomes General Assembly Resolution Rejecting Holocaust Denial

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

20 January 2022

SG/SM/21110

Secretary-General, at Conference on Youth-Inclusive Peace Processes, Says Young People Need Seat at Negotiating Table, Protection against Forces Aiming to Silence Them

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres remarks at the opening of the High-Level Conference on Youth-Inclusive Peace Processes, held virtually and in New York, today:

19 January 2022

SG/SM/21109

Welcoming Demonstrable Effort by Government, Tigray Peoples Liberation Front to Resolve Violent Conflict in Ethiopia, Secretary-General Urges Rapid Cessation of Hostilities

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

17 January 2022

SG/SM/21106

Global Recovery Hinges on Creation of Equitable Financial System, Support for Climate Action in Developing Countries, Secretary-General Tells World Economic Forum

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres remarks at the World Economic Forum, held virtually, today:

17 January 2022

SG/SM/21108

More Investment, Faster Transition to Green Economy Key for Keeping 1.5 Degree Temperature Goal Alive, Secretary-General Tells Renewable Energy Agency

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the twelfth session of the Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 15 January:

17 January 2022

SG/SM/21107

Secretary-General Saddened by Death of Former President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita

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

17 January 2022

SG/SM/21105

Bridging Digital, Technological Divide Key for Enabling Sustainable Innovation to Drive Pandemic Recovery, Tackle Common Challenges, Secretary-General Tells World Expo Dubai

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the high-level inaugural session at the Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Community Conference at the World Expo Dubai, in Dubai today:

15 January 2022

SG/SM/21104

Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Reports of Tsunami Ash Affecting Tonga

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