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Statements and Messages

24 November 2020

SG/SM/20448

New Social Contract, Climate Action Deal Key for Putting Global Economy on Sustainable Path Benefiting Everyone, Secretary-General Says at Economists Round Table

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ opening remarks to the third round table of renowned economists on “Rebirthing the Global Economy”, held today:

24 November 2020

SG/SM/20446

Human Rights, ‘Anchored in Law and Protected in Practice’, Must be Basis for Peaceful Future, Secretary-General Tells Afghanistan Conference

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video remarks to the Afghanistan Conference 2020, held in Geneva today:

23 November 2020

SG/SM/20442

Inclusive, Climate-Resilient Economies Offer Solutions to Global Challenges, Pandemic, Secretary-General Tells Industrial Development Board

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the forty-eighth session of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Industrial Development Board, held today:

23 November 2020

SG/SM/20443

Multilateral Partnerships More Important than Ever to Tackle Global, Regional Crises, Secretary-General Tells Heads of Organizations at High-Level Dialogue

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ opening remarks at the high‑level interactive dialogue with heads of regional and other organizations, today:

23 November 2020

SG/SM/20441

In World Wrestling with COVID-19, Rising Inequality, Freedom of Authors to ‘Speak Their Minds’ More Important Than Ever, Secretary-General Tells Publishers Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the International Publishers Association General Assembly, held today:

23 November 2020

SG/SM/20444

Pandemic Created Opportunity for Global ReSet, Says Secretary-General in Closing Remarks to High-Level Dialogue, Stressing ‘We Must Seize It’

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ closing remarks at the high‑level interactive dialogue with heads of regional and other organizations, today:

22 November 2020

SG/SM/20440

World Has Moral Obligation to Ensure Future Generations Not Burdened by Mountain of Debt on Broken Planet, Secretary-General Tells G20 Summit

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks, as delivered, to the Group of 20 (G20) Riyadh Summit‑Session II: Building an Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Future, today:

21 November 2020

SG/SM/20438

Condemning Rocket Attacks in Kabul, Secretary-General Says Upcoming Afghanistan Peace Conference Chance to Renew Efforts towards Peaceful, Prosperous Country

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

21 November 2020

SG/SM/20439

Countries Need Resources to Recover from COVID-19 Crisis, Secretary-General Warns International Finance Forum, Calling for Extended, Expanded Suspension of Debt

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the International Finance Forum 2020 annual meeting, in Guangzhou, China, today:

20 November 2020

SG/SM/20435

Calling for Mutual Respect During Burkina Faso General Elections, Secretary-General Urges Security Forces to Protect Civilians

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