The unanimous adoption of resolution 2719 (2023) marked a major milestone in the partnership between the African Union (AU) and the United Nations. It built on the enduring relationship between the two organizations, taking…
(spoke in French): It is once again my honour to present the report (S/2024/689) of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I also welcome the presence of His Excellency Mr. Zenon…
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council’s high-level debate on “Leadership for peace: united in respect of the UN Charter, in search of a secure future”, in New York today: I thank…
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council meeting on Lebanon, in New York today: Hell is breaking loose in Lebanon. As I told the General Assembly yesterday, we should all be alarmed…
Following is the transcript of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ press conference in New York today: Good morning. We are just days away from The Summit of The Future and the opening of the general debate. Discussions on…
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s meeting on the situation in the Sudan, following alarming reports of yet another escalation of fighting in El Fasher. This recent intensification is occurring as devastating…
Everywhere we look, peace is under attack. From Gaza, to Sudan, to Ukraine and beyond we see: Civilians in the firing line; Homes blown apart; Traumatised, terrified populations who have lost everything – and sometimes…
I welcome this opportunity to once again brief the Security Council. Today’s open debate is timely as we prepare for the Summit of the Future, and ahead of the Peacekeeping Ministerial Conference next May. I am very pleased…
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Timor-Leste Parliament, in Dili today: I don’t know how to thank you for the distinction that has just been announced. The only thing I can say is that from…
I thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to brief on developments in South Sudan. When I last updated the Council, in April, I conveyed the Secretary-General’s assessment that the parties were yet to achieve a…
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council debate on “Maintenance of Peace and Security: Addressing the Historical Injustice and Enhancing Africa’s Effective Representation in the…
I am most grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important debate, and I join my colleague, the Executive Director of UN-Women, in expressing my appreciation to Sierra Leone for bringing this issue to the fore…
