Secretary-General: Press Release

Secretary-General Calls Association of Southeast Asian Nations ‘Pillar of Multipolarity’, United Nations a ‘Proud Partner’, at Fifteenth Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the fifteenth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-United Nations Summit, held in Kuala Lumpur today:

Secretary-General Welcomes Cambodia-Thailand Joint Declaration, with Great Appreciation to Malaysia, United States for Facilitation

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

Cybercrime Convention ‘a Promise’ That Rights to Privacy, Dignity, Safety Must Be Protected, Secretary-General Says at Signing Ceremony, Calling for Entry into Force

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Cybercrime Convention signing ceremony, held in Hanoi today:

‘Make this Chamber Worthy of Hopes of Every Man, Woman, Child,’ Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Marking Organ’s Eightieth Anniversary

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ virtual remarks to the Security Council on its eightieth anniversary, in New York today:

Respecting Ocean Means Recognizing Its Power, Secretary-General Stresses in Message for World Tsunami Awareness Day, Urging Greater Investment in Early Warning Systems

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Tsunami Awareness Day, observed on 5 November:

When the Press is Silenced, Everyone Loses Their Voice, Secretary-General Stresses in Observance Message, Urging End to Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, observed on 2 November:

Welcoming International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion, Secretary-General Strongly Urges Israel to Comply with Its Legal Obligations to Occupied Palestinian Territory

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

Secretary-General Appoints Steven Hill of the United States Assistant Secretary-General for Legal Affairs

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Steven Hill of the United States as Assistant Secretary-General for Legal Affairs. He succeeds Stephen Mathias, also of the United States, to whom the Secretary-General expresses his deep gratitude for his dedicated service and long-standing commitment to the Organization.

Developing Countries ‘Short-Changed’ amid Rising Barriers, Protectionist Moves, Secretary-General Tells United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) XVI Conference, in Geneva today:

Amid Climate Crisis, Early Warning Systems Vital to Protecting Communities, Secretary-General Tells World Meteorological Organization High-Level Event

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the High-level Event on Early Warnings for all at the Extraordinary Session of the World Meteorological Congress, in Geneva today: