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Secretary-General calls on countries to follow through with Olympic Truce
27 July 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged countries to follow through with the Olympic Truce, and highlighted the role of sport in promoting peace, dialogue and development.
Secretary-General takes part in torch relay ahead of Olympic Games in London
26 July 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today took part in the traditional torch run ahead of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games which start on Saturday in London, in the United Kingdom.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ban notes country’s progress and affirms UN support
25 July 2012 – Highlighting the progress that Bosnia and Herzegovina has made over the past two decades, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today affirmed the support of the United Nations in the country’s path to stability and prosperity.
Secretary-General to take part in London Olympics torch run
24 July 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will head later this week to London, where he will take part in the torch run for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games on Thursday and attend the opening ceremony on Friday, his spokesperson announced today.
On visit, Ban notes importance of normalized relations between Kosovo and Serbia
24 July 2012 – Continuing his visit to South-East Europe, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the importance of dialogue and engagement across the region, highlighting the importance of the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia.
Use of chemical weapons in Syria would be ‘reprehensible’ – UN chief
23 July 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced concern about the possible use of chemical weapons in the Syrian conflict and stressed the need for the international community to keep a close eye on the situation.
Slovenia has much to offer Europe, the world and the UN, Ban says during visit
20 July 2012 – Slovenia has much to offer to Europe, the world and the United Nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today as he addressed its Parliament, highlighting the contributions of this “small but crucially important” country.
At China-Africa meeting, Ban highlights role of South-South cooperation
19 July 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today highlighted the importance of continuous South-South cooperation during a forum in Beijing, China, adding that strong ties between developing countries are essential for global economic growth.
Syria: ahead of Security Council meeting, Ban urges 'collective and effective' action
19 July 2012 – Ahead of Security Council deliberations on Syria today, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is hopeful the 15-member body will take action to resolve the crisis in the Middle Eastern country, according to his spokesperson.
Syria: Ban alarmed by intensifying violence, condemns attack on government building
18 July 2012 – Expressing alarm over the intensifying violence in Syria, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemns today’s bomb attack at the National Security Headquarters in Damascus, according to his spokesperson.
UN chief condemns deadly bomb attack on Israeli tourist bus in Bulgaria
18 July 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemns in “the strongest possible terms” today's deadly bombing attack on a bus carrying Israeli tourists in Bulgaria, according to Mr. Ban’s spokesperson.
Secretary-General praises China’s efforts to achieve sustainable development
18 July 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today praised China’s efforts to implement initiatives that will lead to sustainable development, as well as its participation at the recent United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), adding that countries still need to do much more to achieve all their economic, environmental and social goals in the next 20 years.
Syria: after ‘very good’ meetings in Beijing, Ban voices hope for Security Council unity
18 July 2012 – Speaking in Beijing today, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he held “very good meetings” on the situation in Syria with China’s President Hu Jintao and Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, and expressed the hope that the Security Council can reach agreement on a course of action for the situation in the Middle Eastern country.
Yemen: Ban welcomes launch of process for national dialogue conference
16 July 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the official launch of the preparatory process for the national dialogue conference in Yemen, his spokesperson said today.
Ban appoints former deputy UN chief as new envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa
13 July 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has selected Asha-Rose Migiro of Tanzania, former United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, as his Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa – one of several appointments announced today.