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Statements and Messages

16 August 2010

SG/SM/13060

‘When We Build a Culture of Tolerance and Understanding, We Build a Better World,' Says Secretary-General in Video Message to Global Model United Nations

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the Global Model United Nations, in Kuala Lumpur, 14 August:

16 August 2010

SG/SM/13062-AFR/2023

Secretary-General Concerned by String of Recent Incidents That Have Contributed to General Deterioration of Darfur Situation

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

16 August 2010

SG/SM/13061-ENV/DEV/1151-OBV/904

Secretary-General Calls for Intensified Global Efforts ‘to Nurture the Land We Need’ to Reach Development Goals, Ensure Human Well-Being, in Message to Brazil Meeting

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the Second International Conference on Climate, Sustainability and Development in Semi-arid Regions on the launch of the United Nations Decade for Deserts and the Fight against Desertification, held in Fortaleza, Brazil, 16 August:

13 August 2010

SG/SM/13059-L/T/4421

Secretary-General Welcomes Entry into Force of Optional Protocol to Convention on Safety and Security of United Nations and Associated Personnel

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

13 August 2010

SG/SM/13058

Secretary-General Notes Announcement Elections to Be Held in Myanmar 7 November, Strongly Urges Release of All Remaining Political Prisoners without delay

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

12 August 2010

SG/SM/13057

Panel of Inquiry on 31 May Flotilla Incident Convened in New York 10-11 August; Developed Work Plan, with aim of providing Interim Report 15 September

The following statement on behalf of the Panel of Inquiry on the 31 May flotilla incident was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

12 August 2010

SG/SM/13056-OBV/902

At Headquarters Event, Secretary-General Says Young People Have Clear Vision of ‘World We Need to Build Together’ — One of Peace, Prosperity for All

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks on the International Day of Youth, observed at Headquarters 12 August:

11 August 2010

SG/SM/13055

In Remarks at Korean Victims Monument, Secretary-General Says Lesson of Hiroshima ‘Everyone, Everywhere’ Has Common Duty to Seek Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a monument to Korean victims and survivors in Hiroshima, 6 August:

10 August 2010

SG/SM/13053

Secretary-General Saddened by Devastation Caused by Severe Flooding in China; Reaffirms UN Commitment to Assist, if Needed, Government Relief Efforts

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

10 August 2010

SG/SM/13054

Secretary-General Saddened by Deaths, Suffering from Fires in Russian Federation; Says UN Will Assist Government Efforts to Control Situation, if Needed

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: