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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the critical crisis facing the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) as a result of the stoppage of diesel fuel supplies to the Mission…

Following is the text of the Security Council press statement on Ethiopia and Eritrea, delivered today by the Council President, Kenzo Oshima ( Japan): Members of the Security Council are deeply concerned over reports that the Eritrean Defence Forces (EDF) have moved approximately 1,500 troops and…

UNTSO Celebrating World Water Day.

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan

Your Majesties, Your Highnesses, Excellencies, all protocols observed. President El-Sisi, thank you for convening leaders from across the Arab world to unite at this Extraordinary Arab Summit dedicated to Palestine. Since the horrific attacks by Hamas in Israel on October 7, the ensuing Israeli…

This year, the United Nations and the Verification Mission commemorate International Women's Day with the theme “For women and girls in ALL their diversity: Rights, equality and empowerment”. Sustainable peace is only possible with the active participation of women at every level. Their leadership…

I commend the launch of The Berlin Initiative and its commitment to a diplomatic resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Since the horrific terror attacks by Hamas on October 7, the ensuing Israeli military operations have unleashed an unprecedented level of death and destruction in Gaza…

[As delivered] Good afternoon. I'm pleased to be here today in Dhusamareb to meet with President Ahmed Abdi Karie ‘Qoor Qoor.’ I thank him once again for the friendly engagement on a range of issues and the warm hospitality that we always enjoy here in Dhusamareb. I must also note that, on arrival…

Dhusamareb – A mix of national and local matters were covered today during a meeting between the leader of Somalia’s Federal Member State of Galmudug and the top United Nations official in the country. “On the national side, with Somalia requiring decisive action on a range of security and political…

[As delivered] Good afternoon. I'm pleased to be here today in Dhusamareb to meet with President Ahmed Abdi Karie ‘Qoor Qoor.’ I thank him once again for the friendly engagement on a range of issues and the warm hospitality that we always enjoy here in Dhusamareb. I must also note that, on arrival…

In challenging times, it is necessary to maintain commitment, review priorities, make strategic decisions and implement sound policies. Bogotá, 7 April 2025. In his most recent report on the UN Verification Mission in Colombia to the Security Council, UN Secretary-General António Guterres affirms…

Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Council, Thank you for this opportunity to update you on the latest developments regarding the implementation of the Final Peace Agreement and the ongoing efforts to consolidate peace in Colombia. [spoken in French]. It is also an honour to be here with…