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Statements and Messages

12 May 2023

SG/SM/21793

End Support for Fossil Fuels, Prioritize Renewables Investments, Secretary-General Tells Islamic Development Bank Meeting

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Islamic Development Bank Annual Meeting, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia today:

12 May 2023

SG/SM/21794

Secretary-General Welcomes Signing of Declaration to Protect Civilians in Sudan

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

11 May 2023

SG/SM/21792

End Criminalization of Consensual Same-Sex Relations, Transgender People, Says Secretary-General in Message for World Day against Homophobia

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, observed on 17 May:

10 May 2023

SG/SM/21791

Secretary-General Following Latest Security Developments in Gaza with Deep Concern, Condemns Civilian Loss of Life

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

10 May 2023

SG/SM/21790

Secretary-General Notes Ongoing Protests in Pakistan after Former Prime Minister’s Arrest, Stresses Right to Peaceful Assembly, Due Process Must Be Respected

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

9 May 2023

SG/SM/21788

In World Beset with Divisions, Crises, Secretary-General Stresses Need to Reaffirm Primacy of Peace, Justice, Cooperation, Upon Receiving Carlos V European Award

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remark to the Carlos V European Award, in Yuste Monastery in Spain, today:

9 May 2023

SG/SM/21789

Secretary-General Saddened by Passing of Former United Nations Development Programme Administrator Kemal Derviş, Praising His Dedication to Equality, Social Justice

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

8 May 2023

SG/SM/21787

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Looting of World Food Programme in Sudan Stressing Humanitarian Workers, Facilities Must Be Protected

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

6 May 2023

SG/SM/21786

Resource-Rich Democratic Republic of Congo Must Become Source for Development, Not Conflict, Secretary-General Tells Peace Framework Meeting, Urging End to Violence

Following are United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the eleventh high-level meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, in Bujumbura today:

4 May 2023

SG/SM/21785

Marked by Diversity, Portuguese Language Promotes Understanding, Conciliation, Says Secretary-General in Message for World Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on World Portuguese Language Day, observed on 5 May: