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12 May 2025

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Welcoming Release of Edan Alexander from Gaza, Secretary-General Renews Call for Immediate Permanent Ceasefire, Release of All Remaining Hostages

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

12 May 2025

SG/SM/22643

Lethal Autonomous Weapon System ‘Politically Unacceptable, Morally Repugnant and Should Be Banned’, Secretary-General Says during Informal Consultations on Issue

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the informal consultations on lethal autonomous weapon systems, in New York today:

12 May 2025

SG/SM/22644

Secretary-General, Briefing on UN80 Initiative, Lays Out System-Wide Reform Plans to Make United Nations More Effective, Nimble, Fit for Today’s Challenges

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ briefing on the UN80 Initiative, in New York today:

10 May 2025

SG/SM/22642

Secretary-General Welcomes India-Pakistan Ceasefire Agreement as ‘Positive Step’

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

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:

8 May 2025

SG/SM/22641

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:

7 May 2025

SG/SM/22639

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

SG/SM/22636

‘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:

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: