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Statements and Messages

18 October 2023

SG/SM/21997

Sport Fosters Teamwork, Resilience, Spirit of Fairness, Secretary-General Tells United Nations Inter-Agency Games, Urges Competitors to Celebrate Shared Goals

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the United Nations Inter-Agency Games, in Vila Real de Santo Antόnio, Portugal, today:

18 October 2023

SG/SM/21995

Secretary-General Welcomes Partial Agreement by Government, Unitary Platform of Venezuela, Encourages Implementation in Good Faith

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

18 October 2023

SG/SM/21993

Belt and Road Initiative Crucial in Supercharging Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals, Delivering Hope to World, Secretary-General Tells Forum

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation 2023, in Beijing today:

18 October 2023

SG/SM/21996

With Great Power to Bridge Cultures, Promote Sustainable Development, Touristry’s Full Potential Must Be Tapped, Secretary-General Tells World Tourism Organization Assembly

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the UN World Tourism Organization General Assembly, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, today:

17 October 2023

SG/SM/21992

Secretary-General Condemns Fatal Attacks on Al Ahli Anglican Episcopal Hospital, UNRWA School in Gaza, Stresses Premises Are Protected under International Law

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

17 October 2023

SG/SM/21991

Amid Divided World, ‘We Can and Must Be United Nations’, Says Secretary-General in Message Marking Annual Commemorative Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for United Nations Day, observed on 24 October:

16 October 2023

SG/SM/21990

Deeply Saddened by Death of Martti Ahtisaari, Secretary-General Lauds Finnish Nobel Peace Prize Winner’s Invaluable, Tireless Action to Prevent, Resolve Conflicts

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

15 October 2023

SG/SM/21989

On Situation in Middle East, Secretary-General Calls for Release of Hostages, Unimpeded Humanitarian Aid Access to Gaza

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

11 October 2023

SG/SM/21987

Citing Renewable Energy Applications, Secretary-General Says Know-How, Technology Can Serve Human Rights, Common Good, in Message for World Engineers Convention

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the World Engineers Convention, in Prague today:

11 October 2023

SG/SM/21988

Secretary-General ‘Deeply Regrets’ Decision by Conseil National pour la Sauvegarde de la Patrie in Niger Ordering UN Humanitarian Coordinator to Leave Country

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