Secretary-General António Guterres
-
Asia Pacific
UN chief calls for China commitment to ‘ambitious’ climate goals
The UN Secretary-General on Monday called on China to present an “ambitious” Nationally Determined Contribution in the run-up to the UN Climate Conference, COP26, starting in Glasgow at…
Read More » -
Africa
UN chief condemns ‘ongoing military coup’ in Sudan
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres on Monday condemned the “ongoing military coup” in Sudan, saying Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and all other officials, “must be released immediately.” Long-time ruler…
Read More » -
Africa
UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ at reported air strikes on Tigray capital
The United Nations has received alarming reports of aerial attacks in the residential areas of Tigray’s capital, Mekelle, on Monday morning local time. Speaking to reporters…
Read More » -
Asia Pacific
Afghanistan: World must act on ‘make or break moment’ – UN chief
Amidst a growing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, on Monday UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the world to take action during a “make or break” moment for the country. …
Read More » -
Africa
UN Chief commends ‘remarkable achievements’ in Sudan
The UN Secretary-General on Thursday recognized the “remarkable achievements and resilience of the Sudanese people, and its transitional government” since the overthrow of Omar Al-Bashir in 2019,…
Read More » -
Americas
Climate action: Guterres hails Latin American and Caribbean leadership
The UN chief on Wednesday commended the leadership of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on climate action. Secretary-General António Guterres said…
Read More » -
Asia Pacific
Afghanistan: UN chief urges Taliban to halt offensive immediately, negotiate ‘in good faith’
The UN Secretary-General on Friday called on Taliban militants to “immediately halt” their offensive against Government forces and return to…
Read More » -
Americas
Guterres welcomes US decision to re-engage with the Human Rights Council
The UN Secretary-General has welcomed a commitment from the new US administration to “re-engage immediately and robustly” with the Human Rights Council, following the withdrawal of the…
Read More » -
UN Affairs
After year of ‘trials, tragedies and tears’, UN chief sends message of hope for 2021
As the world enters 2021, after a “year of trials, tragedies and tears”, the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has delivered a message…
Read More »