Statements and Messages

Secretary-General Condemns Attempted Assassination of Colombian Presidential Candidate as ‘Deplorable’ Act of Political Violence

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

Learning of Passing of Edgar Lungu, Secretary-General Recognizes Significant Contributions of Former President of Zambia to Diplomacy, Infrastructure

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

UN Colleagues Fallen in Line of Duty ‘Were the Best of Us’, Secretary-General Says at Annual Memorial Service, Stressing ‘Let Them Live on Through Our Work’

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the annual memorial service to honour United Nations personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty from 1 January-31 December 2024:

Confront Past Horrors, Support Survivors, Protect Future Generations, Secretary-General Urges in Message for International Day to Eliminate Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, observed on 19 June:

Hate Speech Traveling ‘Faster and Farther Than Ever’, Secretary-General Observance Message Warns, Calling for Partnerships, Positive Messaging to Counter It

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, observed on 18 June:

We Must Unite for Action to Accelerate Energy Revolution, Drive Down Global Emissions, Secretary-General Tells Austrian World Summit

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the ninth Austrian World Summit, in Vienna today:

‘We Must Reverse Degradation, Boost Finance for Restoration’, Secretary-General Stresses on World Day to Combat Desertification, Drought

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed on 17 June:

General Assembly President-Elect Annalena Baerbock’s Vision ‘Better Together’ Crucial for Global Problem-Solving, Says Secretary-General

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks on the election of the President of the eightieth session of the General Assembly, in New York today:

Secretary-General Appalled by Reports of Palestinians Killed, Injured while Seeking Aid in Gaza

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

Secretary-General Renews Call for Immediate, Unconditional Release of Staff, Other Personnel Detained in Yemen

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ statement on the one year of detention of United Nations and other personnel in Yemen: