Secretary-General

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- New York, 19 September 2017 [as delivered] Thank you for being here today. Your leadership is absolutely key to attaining and raising the ambition of the Paris Agreement. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma…

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- New York, 19 September 2017 [as delivered] Allow me before I read a few more orthodox remarks a more subversive reflection. I am very happy to participate in a meeting about empowerment, because when…

The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mr. Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan. The Secretary-General and the President discussed cooperation between the United Nations and Tajikistan, notably in the…

The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The Secretary-General offered his gratitude for the country’s leadership in promoting reforms in the country and…

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL New York, 19 September 2017 [as delivered] Allow me before I read a few more orthodox remarks a more subversive reflection. I am very happy to participate in a meeting about empowerment, because when we…

On 16 September, 2017, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Natalia Gherman of the Republic of Moldova as his new Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Regional Centre…

New York, 19 August 2017

New York, 19 August 2017

The Secretary-General welcomes the news that the crisis in the Old City of Jerusalem has been defused, in line with the status quo at the holy sites before 14 July. He hopes that the dialogue will continue and contribute to…

I reiterate my concern over the situation in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is essential to fully respect the status quo at the holy sites as before 14 July. I welcome the dialogue between Israel and Jordan, in line with the…