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Statements and Messages

14 February 2018

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Secretary-General, at Iraq Reconstruction Conference, Launches Recovery, Resilience Programme, Pledges Support for Nation Committed to Unity

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ statement, as prepared for delivery, to the Conference on Reconstruction in Iraq, in Kuwait City today:

13 February 2018

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International Agricultural Development Fund’s Investments in Rural Communities Key to Leaving No One Behind, Secretary-General Video Message Stresses

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in Rome today:

13 February 2018

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Radio, Sports Can Unite Communities, Help People Achieve Full Potential, Secretary-General Says in Video Message for International Observance

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message for World Radio Day, under the theme “Radio and Sports”, observed today:

11 February 2018

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Secretary-General Expresses Deep Sadness over Deadly Plane Accident near Moscow, Extends Condolences to Victims’ Families, Government of Russian Federation

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

11 February 2018

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Secretary-General Extends Condolences to Family of Human Rights ‘Giant’ Asma Jahangir, Calling Her Tireless Advocate for Inalienable Rights, Equality

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

10 February 2018

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Secretary-General Monitoring ‘Alarming’ Military Escalation in Syria, Urges All Parties to Defuse Tensions, Move Swiftly towards Political Solution

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

9 February 2018

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Let Olympics Be Beacon for Human Solidarity, Culture of Peace, Secretary-General Says in Video Message for Pre-Ceremony at PyeongChang Winter Games

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message for the pre‑ceremony at the PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games, in the Republic of Korea today:

9 February 2018

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Hoping Olympic Games Open Window of Opportunity for Serious Denuclearization Talks, Secretary-General Pledges Full Support at Republic of Korea President’s Lunch

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ toast at the official lunch hosted by President Moon Jae‑in of the Republic of Korea, in Gangneung today:

8 February 2018

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Concerted Efforts Needed to Overcome Systemic Bias Preventing Women, Girls from Pursuing Science, Secretary-General Says in International Day Video Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed on 11 February, aired in New York today:

6 February 2018

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Secretary-General Seriously Concerned about Security Situation in Maldives

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