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8 May 2025

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Congratulating Pope Leo XIV on His Election, Secretary-General Says He Looks Forward to Building on Long Legacy of UN-Holy See Cooperation to Advance Global Solidarity

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

8 May 2025

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Secretary-General Gravely Concerned Recent Drone Attacks at Sudan’s Main Aid Entry Point Threaten to Fuel Humanitarian Needs, Cause Large-Scale Civilian Casualties

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

7 May 2025

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Secretary-General Hails Denmark’s Unwavering Commitment to International Cooperation and Mutual Respect, at Royal Welcome Dinner

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the welcome dinner hosted by Their Majesties the King and Queen of Denmark, in Helsingør, Denmark, today:

5 May 2025

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Secretary-General Observes World Portuguese Language Day with Video Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for World Portuguese Language Day, observed on 5 May:

5 May 2025

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Your Expertise, Innovations Key to Fighting Poverty, Discrimination Secretary-General Tells Electrical, Computer Engineering Students at Lisbon Conferences

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the twenty-fifth week of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Conferences of the Instituto Superior Técnico, in Lisbon today:

5 May 2025

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‘We Will Not Rest until Rights of All Are a Reality, No Matter Who They Are or Whom They Love’, Says Secretary-General, in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, observed on 17 May:

5 May 2025

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Pointing to Underrepresentation of Women, Girls, Secretary-General Observance Message Stresses Gender Equality in Digital Transformation ‘Both Timely and Urgent’

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, observed on 17 May:

1 May 2025

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On Vesak Day, Secretary-General Highlights Buddhism Alignment with UN Values

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the Day of Vesak, observed on 12 May:

30 April 2025

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Appalled by Catastrophic Situation in Sudan’s North Darfur, Secretary-General Renews Call for Immediate Cessation of Hostilities

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

29 April 2025

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Secretary-General Hails Pope Francis as ‘Rare Spirit of Unity and Solemn Reflection’, Champion of World’s Most Marginalized People, in General Assembly Commemoration

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly event in commemoration of His Holiness Pope Francis, in New York today: