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Statements and Messages

25 May 2015

SG/SM/16787-ENV/DEV/1522

As ‘Global Thermostat Continues to Rise’, Meteorological Services Now More Essential than Ever, Says Secretary-General in Video Message to World Congress

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message for the seventeenth World Meteorological Congress, taking place in Geneva from 25 May to 12 June:

24 May 2015

SG/SM/16785

Accepting International Peace Award, Secretary-General Sounds Call to Protect Space Needed by Civil Society

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, upon receiving the Tipperary International Peace Award, in Tipperary, Ireland, today:

23 May 2015

SG/SM/16783-PKO/488

Marking First Anniversary of Viet Nam Peacekeeping Centre, Secretary-General Heralds Commitment, Leadership in Ongoing Initiatives

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks on the occasion of the first anniversary ceremony of the Viet Nam Peacekeeping Centre, in Ha Noi, today:

23 May 2015

SG/SM/16781-AFR/3143

Condemning Killing of Burundi Opposition Party Leader, Secretary-General Calls on Authorities to Uphold Human Rights, Prevent Violence

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

23 May 2015

SG/SM/16780-DC/3562

Disappointed at Inability of Non-Proliferation Treaty Conference to Agree on Text, Secretary-General Urges Sustained Efforts in Pursuit of Nuclear Disarmament

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

23 May 2015

SG/SM/16784

Secretary-General, Addressing Viet Nam’s National Assembly, Encourages Strengthened Partnerships, Efforts to Ensure Better Future for All

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the National Assembly of Viet Nam, in Ha Noi today:

23 May 2015

SG/SM/16782

Calling 2015 ‘A Year for Action’, Secretary-General Urges Diplomatic Academy Students in Viet Nam to Drive Development, Become Global Citizens

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam, in Ha Noi today:

22 May 2015

SG/SM/16779-AFR/3142

Addressing Brutal Attacks by Boko Haram against Civilians in Central, West Africa, Secretary-General Says Response to Threat Cannot Be ‘a Purely Military One’

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

22 May 2015

SG/SM/16777-AFR/3141

While Encouraged by Inclusive Political Dialogue in Burundi, Secretary-General Stresses Concern over Humanitarian Crisis Involving Refugees

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

22 May 2015

SG/SM/16775-AFR/3140-OBV/1469

Secretary-General Calls Africa Day an Opportunity to Celebrate Achievements, Reflect on Challenges

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for Africa Day, observed on 25 May: