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8 June 2017

SG/SM/18559

Deeply Concerned by Middle East Situation, Secretary-General Encourages Diplomacy to Avoid Escalating Tensions

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

8 June 2017

SG/SM/18560

Secretary-General Encouraged by Progress in Implementing Colombia Peace Accord

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

7 June 2017

SG/SM/18557

Condemning Attacks in Tehran, Secretary-General Urges All Countries to Work Together Fighting Terrorism

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

7 June 2017

SG/SM/18556-PI/2204

Artificial Intelligence Should Bolster Shared Values, Serve Global Good, Secretary-General Tells Summit in Video Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Artificial Intelligence for Global Good Summit, in Geneva today:

6 June 2017

SG/SM/18555-SC/12857-ENV/DEV/1791

Amid Growing Water Scarcity, Transboundary Disputes, Investment in Reliable Access Crucial for Sustainable Peace, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council meeting on preventive diplomacy and transboundary water, in New York today:

5 June 2017

SG/SM/18553-SEA/2050

Nations Must Overcome Resource, Territorial Interests or Watch Ocean Health Deteriorate Further, Secretary-General Warns in Remarks to Conference

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ “Turning the Tide” opening remarks to the Ocean Conference in New York today:

5 June 2017

SG/SM/18552-POP/1061

Secretary-General Mourns Babatunde Osotimehin, Hailing Population Fund Chief’s Forceful Advocacy for Women, Girls, ‘Invaluable Voice’ on Vital Health Issues

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

5 June 2017

SG/SM/18554

Continuing Occupation Sends ‘Unmistakable Message’ that Both Palestinian, Israeli Hopes Remain Unattainable, Secretary-General Warns in Anniversary Statement

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

4 June 2017

SG/SM/18550

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attacks in London

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

4 June 2017

SG/SM/18551

Progress on Security, Guarantees Vital, All Agree after Secretary-General Meets with Leaders of Cyprus’ Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot Communities

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks following his meeting with Nicos Anastasiades, Greek Cypriot leader, and Mustafa Akıncı, Turkish Cypriot leader, in New York today: