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Statements and Messages

23 October 2023

SG/SM/22002

Congratulating Bahamas’ Fifty Years in United Nations, Secretary-General Lauds Country’s Commitment to Solidarity, International Cooperation

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on the fiftieth anniversary of the Bahamas’ membership of the United Nations:

23 October 2023

SG/SM/22001

Stressing More than Enough Food to Go Around, Secretary-General Says Committee’s Work Crucial in Transforming Access to Healthy, Nutritious Diet Worldwide

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the fifty-first session of the Committee on World Food Security, in Rome today:

21 October 2023

SG/SM/22000

At Cairo Peace Summit, Secretary-General Urges Massive, Sustained, Safe Passage for Aid Trucks to Besieged Civilians in Gaza to ‘End this Godawful Nightmare’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Cairo Summit for Peace, in Cairo today:

21 October 2023

SG/SM/21999

Secretary-General Grateful for Qatar’s Efforts to Secure Release of Two Americans Held Hostage in Gaza

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

20 October 2023

SG/SM/21998

On World Cities Day, Secretary-General Urges Working Together for Urban Areas That Are ‘Beacons of Sustainability, Resilience’

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Cities Day, observed on 31 October:

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:

18 October 2023

SG/SM/21994

Secretary-General, at Green Silk Road Forum, Stresses Living in Harmony with Nature Requires Investment in Fast-Tracking Climate-Resilient Development, Infrastructure

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the High-Level Forum on the Green Silk Road for Harmony with Nature, in Beijing today:

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: