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19 April 2024

SG/SM/22197

‘High Time’ to Stop Dangerous Cycle of Retaliation in Middle East, Secretary-General Says, Urging Action against Escalation That Could Have Devastating Consequences

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

19 April 2024

SG/SM/22198

Secretary-General Welcomes Delimitation of State Border Agreement between Armenia, Azerbaijan, Encourages Further Efforts to Normalize Bilateral Relations

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

18 April 2024

SG/SM/22196

We Must Pull Middle East Back from Precipice through Comprehensive Diplomatic Action — Starting with Gaza, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council’s open debate on the Middle East, in New York today:

17 April 2024

SG/SM/22194

Expedite Fossil Fuel Phaseout, Mobilize Financial, Technical Support for Developing Countries, Secretary-General Urges International Renewable Energy Agency Assembly

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the International Renewable Energy Agency’s 14th Assembly, in Abu Dhabi today:

16 April 2024

SG/SM/22192

We Must ‘Drive Meaningful Change by Ensuring People of African Descent Enjoy Full, Equal Realization of Their Human Rights’, Secretary-General Tells Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the third session of the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent, in Geneva today:

16 April 2024

SG/SM/22193

Secretary-General Urges Delivering Justice, Solutions to Create ‘World of Peace, Prosperity for All’, in Economic and Social Council Youth Forum Remarks

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the annual Economic and Social Council Youth Forum, in New York today:

15 April 2024

SG/SM/22190

‘We Must Restore Harmony with Nature’, Secretary-General Stresses, in Message for International Mother Earth Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Mother Earth Day, observed on 22 April:

15 April 2024

SG/SM/22191

‘World Cannot Afford to Continue Throwing Developing Countries’ Plans, Futures onto Raging Bonfire of Debt’, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly Debate

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly debate on debt sustainability and socioeconomic equality for all, in New York today:

15 April 2024

SG/SM/22189

Increase Funding for Life-Saving Aid to Alleviate Dire Plight of Civilians in Sudan, Its Neighbours, Secretary-General Urges at International Humanitarian Conference

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and its Neighbours, in Paris today:

14 April 2024

SG/SM/22188

Secretary-General Urges Exercising Restraint, Stepping Back ‘from the Brink’, in Remarks to Security Council Session Concerning Iran’s Attack on Israel

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East, in New York today: