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  1. Secretary-General's message to the High-Level Symposium on SDG 6 and targets ensuring that no one is left behind in access to Water and Sanitation

    ... Symposium. I commend the Government of Tajikistan for its leadership and support in advancing the SDG on water and sanitation globally. ... lessons learned.   The future of our planet and the global vision of a peaceful, prosperous and inclusive society are at stake. Let ...

  2. Secretary-General's message to event celebrating the First Constitution Day of Nepal

    ... justice law.  I am confident the Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Prachanda, can rise to the challenge and, through ... around the world.  We greatly value Nepal’s commitment to global peace.   The United Nations looks forward to continuing its close ...

  3. Secretary-General's message to the Eighth Moscow Conference on International Security

    ... extremists and terrorist groups, and an erosion of the global arms control regime.   The world is also wrestling with economic ... prevention.    I count on your partnership and leadership across this urgent agenda, and wish you a successful conference.  ...

  4. Secretary-General's message at commemoration of the 45th Anniversary of the restoration of the lawful seat of the People's Republic of China in the UN

    ... a great debt for their sacrifice.   China’s leadership was indispensable in shaping the landmark 2030 Agenda for ... the peaceful settlement of disputes, to ensure regional and global harmony, and to realize our share hopes for peace and dignity for all on ...

  5. Deputy Secretary-General's remarks at the closing of the Biennial Summit [as prepared for delivery]

    ... 24 September 2025 10 years ago, the global community came together, united by a shared vision for people and ... come easily – that it would require a paradigm shift, bold leadership, partnership, innovation and unprecedented investment. Yet I ...

  6. Secretary-General's message to the Ninth Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

    ... Annex I countries that have not joined in this crucial global endeavour to expedite the ratification process. And I welcome the ... groups, parliamentarians and local authorities are showing leadership within their spheres of influence. There is increasing impetus ...

  7. Secretary-General's message to the All-Africa Conference on Law, Justice and Development

    ... overcoming poverty and integrating itself fully into the global marketplace. Respect for the rule of law, at home and at the global ... criminality; enhancing judicial reforms -- require not only leadership and resources, but a legal response. That gives lawyers and all ...

  8. Statement to the UN Conference of Civil Society in support of the Palestinian People [delivered on the Secretary-General's behalf by Sir Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs]

    ... society organizations such as yours. If this planet is our global village, the United Nations Organization is where we hold our village ... has to be brought to bear from many sides. The political leadership of both parties has to be encouraged in the direction of accepting ...

  9. Secretary-General's message to the 23rd Conference of Heads of State and Government of Africa and France

    ... significant economic growth, the continent's share of global trade has declined by almost 50 percent in three decades, to just 1.5 ... Africa's youth for responsible citizenship and effective leadership. The World Summit on the Information Society held in Tunis last ...

  10. Secretary-General's message to the forty-ninth General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency

    ... technical competence and impartial verification capacity of global non-proliferation efforts. And it looks to the Agency to promote the ... of strengthening the NPT, there is no substitute for strong leadership and a spirit of cooperation. I hope that both are on display at this ...