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Statements and Messages

25 April 2023

SG/SM/21774

Stand Up for Sustainable Development Goals, Activate Peers, Families, Communities, Says Secretary-General in Message to Economic and Social Council Youth Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the 2023 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum, held in New York and virtually from 25 to 27 April:

24 April 2023

SG/SM/21772

‘The United Nations Is Not Leaving Sudan’, Secretary-General Declares, Calling on Security Council Members to Urge Parties to End Violence, Restore Order

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks on Sudan to the Security Council meeting on “Effective Multilateralism through the Defence of the Principles of the United Nations Charter and the 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law”, in New York today:

24 April 2023

SG/SM/21771

Expressing Appreciation for All Sides’ Cooperation Relocating United Nations Staff, Secretary-General Calls for Civilians’ Evacuation from Conflict Areas

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

24 April 2023

SG/SM/21773

Multilateral Cooperation ‘Beating Heart’ of United Nations, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Urging All Member States to Recommit to Charter

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council Meeting on “Effective Multilateralism Through the Defence of the Principles of the United Nations Charter and the 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law”, in New York today:

24 April 2023

SG/SM/21770

Calling Data ‘the Bedrock of a Sustainable Future’, Secretary-General Urges Forum to Turbocharge Its Transformative Power, Accelerate Progress on 2030 Agenda

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the opening of the United Nations World Data Forum, held in Hangshou from 24 to 27 April:

20 April 2023

SG/SM/21769

Geopolitical Divisions ‘Must Not Torpedo World’s Climate Fight for 1.5°C’, Secretary-General Tells Major Economies Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Major Economies Forum, held virtually today:

18 April 2023

SG/SM/21768

End Relentless Wars on Nature, Protect Our Common Home, Secretary-General Stresses in Message for International Mother Earth Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on International Mother Earth Day, observed on 22 April:

17 April 2023

SG/SM/21766

Humanitarian Situation in Sudan ‘Catastrophic’, Secretary-General Warns, Urging All Parties with Influence to Support Efforts for Ending Violence, Restoring Order

The following statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres was delivered prior to his opening remarks to the Economic and Social Council Forum on Financing for Development, in New York today:

17 April 2023

SG/SM/21767

‘Let Us Learn from Indigenous Peoples’ to Create Peace, Sustainability, Prosperity, Secretary-General Says at Opening of Permanent Forum

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the opening ceremony of the twenty-second session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, in New York today:

17 April 2023

SG/SM/21765

‘No Time to Lose’ for Closing Finance Divide, as Multifaceted Crisis Devastates World’s Poorest Countries, Secretary-General Tells Economic and Social Council Forum

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the 2023 Economic and Social Council Forum on Financing for Development Follow-up, in New York today: