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13 February 2023

SG/SM/21685

Secretary-General Welcomes Decision by Syria’s President to Open Crossing Points

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

12 February 2023

SG/SM/21684

Status of Jerusalem Cannot Be Altered by Unilateral Actions, Secretary-General Stresses in Message to Cairo Conference

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the High-Level Conference on Supporting the City of Jerusalem and its Population, in Cairo today:

10 February 2023

SG/SM/21682

Bridge Digital Divide within Decade to Ensure All Have Meaningful Access, Secretary-General Tells World Internet of Things Conference

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the World Internet of Things Convention, in Beijing today:

10 February 2023

SG/SM/21683

Calling Terrorism ‘an Affront to Humanity’, Secretary-General Urges Being More Vigilant than Ever, in Global Day Message for Prevention of Violent Extremism

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism, observed on 12 February:

7 February 2023

SG/SM/21681

Secretary-General Deeply Regrets Malian Government’s Declaration of United Nations Human Rights, Peacekeeping Official as Persona Non Grata

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

6 February 2023

SG/SM/21679

Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by High Death Toll from Earthquake in Türkiye, Syria, Says United Nations Fully Committed to Supporting Humanitarian Response

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

6 February 2023

SG/SM/21680

Rights-Based Approach, Renewable Energy Revolution Key for Safer, More Sustainable World, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly, Outlining 2023 Priorities

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ briefing to the General Assembly meeting on the priorities of the Organization for 2023, in New York today: