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Statements and Messages

22 February 2023

SG/SM/21696

No Time to Lose, Secretary-General Tells Emergency Session on Ukraine, Urging Action for Ending Russian Federation Invasion, Fully Supporting $5.6 Billion Humanitarian Appeal

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine, in New York today:

21 February 2023

SG/SM/21694

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Attack on Peacekeeper Convoy in Mali

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

19 February 2023

SG/SM/21692

Secretary-General  Concerned about Violent Protests at National Assembly in Suriname

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

19 February 2023

SG/SM/21693

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Ballistic Missile Launch by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

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

18 February 2023

SG/SM/21691

Africa Rich in Resources, But Not Support, Secretary-General Tells Regional Summit, Urging More Economic, Climate Action to Ensure Prosperous Future

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the African Union Summit “An Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa”, in Addis Ababa today:

17 February 2023

SG/SM/21690

Elections Remain ‘Only Credible Pathway to Legitimate, Unified Governance’ in Libya, Secretary-General Tells African Union High-Level Committee

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the African Union High-Level Committee on Libya, in Addis Ababa today:

16 February 2023

SG/SM/21689

‘Now Is the Time for World to Support Türkiye’s People', Says Secretary-General, on Launch of Humanitarian Appeal Following Devastating Earthquakes

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

14 February 2023

SG/SM/21688

Stressing Rising Seas Already Creating Instability, Conflict, Secretary-General Says Security Council Has Critical Role in Addressing Devastating Challenges

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council in its debate on “Sea-Level Rise: Implications for International Peace and Security”, in New York today:

14 February 2023

SG/SM/21687

Government Action Crucial for Tackling Multiple Crises, But ‘We Need Everyone’, Private Sector, Civil Society to Work Together, Secretary-General Tells Summit

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message to the World Government Summit, in Dubai today:

13 February 2023

SG/SM/21686

Today We Must Begin ‘Moving Recommendations in Our Common Agenda from Ideas to Action — from Abstract to Concrete’, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly’s consultation on Our Common Agenda/Summit of the Future, in New York today: