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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:

27 May 2024

SG/SM/22243

Bring Pandemic Agreement to Fruition, Secretary-General Urges World Health Assembly, Citing Once-in-a-Generation Chance for Ensuring Faster Response to Next Epidemic

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the seventy-seventh World Health Assembly, in Geneva today:

27 May 2024

SG/SM/22244

Unprecedented 16.7 Million Syrians Need Life-Saving Aid, Secretary-General Tells Brussels Conference, Urging International Community to Supply $9 Billion Needed

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Eighth Annual Brussels Conference “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region”, in Brussels today:

27 May 2024

SG/SM/22242

World Summit on Information Society + 20 Forum ‘Vital Opportunity’ to Work towards Open, Safe Digital Future for All, Secretary-General Says in Video Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the World Summit on the Information Society + 20 Forum High-level Event, in Geneva today:

27 May 2024

SG/SM/22245

Calling Small Island Developing States ‘Test Case’ for Climate, Financial Justice, Secretary-General Urges Drastic Emissions Cuts, More Adaptation Funds at Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ opening remarks to the Fourth Summit on Small Island Developing States, in Antigua and Barbuda today:

26 May 2024

SG/SM/22240

Provide Resources, Encourage Vital Reforms to Create More Resilient Future for Small Island Developing States, Secretary-General Urges Global Business Network Forum

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ closing remarks to the Small Island Developing States Global Business Network Forum, in Antigua and Barbuda today:

26 May 2024

SG/SM/22241

Deeply Saddened by Reported Loss of Hundreds of Lives in Papua New Guinea during Massive Landslide, Secretary-General Says UN Supporting Government Response

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

26 May 2024

SG/SM/22239

Secretary-General Welcomes Passage of Life-Saving Assistance, Fuel to Gaza through Kerem Shalom Crossing, Stressing Civilians Must Be Protected

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

23 May 2024

SG/SM/22238

Time to Unleash Africa’s Peace Power, Embed Continent’s Leadership into Global Governance, Development Architecture Secretary-General Urges Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the United Nations Security Council debate “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Strengthening the Role of the African State in Addressing Global Security and Development Challenges”, in New York today:

22 May 2024

SG/SM/22237

United Nations Peacekeepers ‘Embody Humanity’s Highest Ideal — Peace’, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, observed on 29 May: