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Statements and Messages

2 August 2023

SG/SM/21895

Involvement of Young Indigenous Peoples in Decision-making ‘Vital’, Says Secretary-General, Marking International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, observed on 9 August:

2 August 2023

SG/SM/21896

Secretary-General ‘Deeply Concerned’ by Reports of Continued Challenges to Freedom of Movement along Lachin Corridor, Armenia-Azerbaijan

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

2 August 2023

SG/SM/21894

Now, More than Ever, ‘We Need Timeless Values that Scouts Embody’, Secretary-General Tells World Jamboree

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the twenty-fifth World Scout Jamboree, in Saemangeum, Republic of Korea, today:

27 July 2023

SG/SM/21892

Threat of Escalation on Korean Peninsula Growing, Secretary-General Warns, Urging Parties to Resume Regular Diplomatic Contacts, Nurture Environment for Dialogue

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the Seventieth Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Agreement, observed 27 July:

26 July 2023

SG/SM/21890

Secretary-General Condemns Any Effort to Seize Power by Force, Undermine Democratic Governance in Niger

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

26 July 2023

SG/SM/21891

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Unconstitutional Change of Government in Niger

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

25 July 2023

SG/SM/21889

Oil-Transfer Operation Off Yemen Coast Under Way to Avert Humanitarian, Environmental Catastrophe, Secretary-General Says, Calling for $20 Million to Complete Project

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

24 July 2023

SG/SM/21888

Starving Food Systems of Investments Means Starving People, Secretary-General Tells Summit, Urging Governments to Support Stimulus Plan, Ensure Zero Hunger

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the United Nations Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment, in Rome today:

23 July 2023

SG/SM/21887

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Russian Federation Missile Attack on World Heritage Site in Odesa, Ukraine

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

21 July 2023

SG/SM/21886

In Message for Observing Day against Trafficking in Persons, Secretary-General Calls for World ‘Where No One Can Ever Be Bought, Sold or Exploited’

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, observed on 30 July: