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27 August 2015

SG/SM/17036-DC/3579

Secretary-General, Deeply Disturbed by Ongoing Reports of Chemical Weapons Use in Syria, Recalls Security Council Text Stating This Will Not Be Tolerated

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

26 August 2015

SG/SM/17034-DC/3578

In Video Message for Disarmament Conference, Secretary-General Demands End to Nuclear Weapon Threat, Calling Setbacks ‘Reason to Try Harder’

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message for the twenty-fifth United Nations Conference on Disarmament Issues, in Hiroshima City, Japan, 26-28 August:

26 August 2015

SG/SM/17032-ENV/DEV/1548

Secretary-General, at French Diplomatic Meeting, Welcomes Support of 'Climate Ambassadors' in Achieving Global Pact

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at a climate change event for French ambassadors, entitled Semaine des ambassadeurs: Vers l’alliance de Paris pour le climat, in Paris today:

26 August 2015

SG/SM/17035-AFR/3203

Welcoming South Sudan’s Signature on Conflict Resolution Accord, Secretary-General Says It Must Translate into End to Violence, Horrific Human Rights Violations

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

26 August 2015

SG/SM/17033-AFR/3202

In Video Message for China-Africa Forum, Secretary-General Supports Africa’s Achievements, Aspirations in Year of Global Action

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message for the fourth China-Africa People’s Forum, in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, China, today:

24 August 2015

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Welcoming Agreement between Republic of Korea and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Secretary-General Encourages ‘Regular’ Dialogue to Manage Tensions

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

24 August 2015

SG/SM/17027-ENV/DEV/1547

Sustainable Development Goals Provide Platform for Aligning Private Action, Public Policies, Secretary-General Tells Nigeria Business Event

Following are UN Secretary-General’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the event “The Role of Nigerian Business and Philanthropy in Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals and Addressing Climate Change”, in Abuja today:

24 August 2015

SG/SM/17030-AFR/3021

Commending Recent Elections in Nigeria as ‘New Start’, Secretary-General Stresses Need for Country’s Leadership at Wide-Ranging Dialogue Event

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the dialogue on democracy, human rights, development, climate change and countering violent extremism, in Abuja, today:

24 August 2015

SG/SM/17028-DC/3577

In Video Message for First Conference of States Parties to Arms Trade Treaty, Secretary-General Hails ‘Historic’ Commitment to Responsible Weapons Transfer

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message for the first Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty, in Cancun, Mexico, today:

24 August 2015

SG/SM/17026-ORG/1607

On Fourth Anniversary, Secretary-General Remembers Victims of UN House Attack in Nigeria as ‘Best of Humanity’, Reaffirms Mandate to Build a Better Future

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the fourth anniversary commemoration of the United Nations House terrorist attack, in Abuja today: