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Statements and Messages

6 June 2024

SG/SM/22256

Despite Our Differences, ‘Those Who Serve Under the UN Flag Are Entitled to Protection’, Says Secretary-General, at Memorial Service for Fallen Staff

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the annual memorial service for fallen staff, in New York today:

5 June 2024

SG/SM/22255

Humanity Needs ‘Exit Ramp off Road to Climate Hell’, Secretary-General Insists, Urging Bolder, Faster Action to Save Planet, in Address at American Natural History Museum

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ special address on climate action, “A Moment of Truth”, to the American Museum of Natural History, in New York today:

30 May 2024

SG/SM/22254

With Financing, Digital Access, Education ‘a Driver’ of Development, Opportunity for Young Africans, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Session

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the opening of the High-Level Session of the Africa Dialogue Series 2024: “Education through Science, Technology and Innovation towards the Africa We Want”, in New York today:

30 May 2024

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Secretary-General, at Dag Hammarskjöld Medals Ceremony, Honours 61 Fallen Peacekeepers, Presents Military Gender Advocate Award to Indian Commander

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks At the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremony and the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, in New York today:

30 May 2024

SG/SM/22250

United Nations Stands in Solidarity with Iranian People, Secretary-General Says in Remarks on Tragic Accident that Caused Death of Iran’s President

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks on the death of the President of Iran, in New York today:

30 May 2024

SG/SM/22253

Earth’s Life-Sustaining Ocean in Trouble, Secretary-General Observance Message Warns, Urging Greater Action to Restore, Protect Marine, Coastal Ecosystems

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the occasion of UN World Oceans Day, observed on 8 June:

30 May 2024

SG/SM/22251

Global Coordination, Governance to Build, Safe, Inclusive Artificial Intelligence Accessible to All, Secretary-General Tells ‘AI for Good’ Summit

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the “AI for Good” Global Summit, in Geneva today:

29 May 2024

SG/SM/22249

As Crops Fail, Water Sources Shrink, Countries Must Deliver on Commitments to Restore Degraded Ecosystems, Land, Secretary-General Urges in World Environment Day Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Environment Day, observed on 5 June:

28 May 2024

SG/SM/22248

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Attempted Launch of Ballistic Missile Military Satellite by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

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

28 May 2024

SG/SM/22247

Secretary-General Condemns ‘in Strongest Terms’ Deadly Air Strikes in Rafah, Gaza, on Tents Sheltering Displaced People, Stressing Horror Must Stop Immediately

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