/sg/en/content/ossg/latest-statements Latest Statements, Off-the-Cuff and Readouts from Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary General of the United Nations en /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-11/secretary-generals-remarks-the-2025-united-nations-population-award-ceremony I am pleased to represent the Secretary-General at this important celebration. I will now read his remarks. Excellencies, Distinguished guests, Friends, I am honoured to share a message of profound respect and heartfelt congratulations to this year’s laureates of the United Nations Population Award. The work we celebrate today - from advancing population science to protecting reproductive rights – is central to sustainable development. 11/07/2025 - 15:24 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-11/secretary-generals-remarks-the-2025-united-nations-population-award-ceremony /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-11/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-%E2%80%93-attacks-the-red-sea The Secretary-General strongly condemns the resumption of Houthi attacks on civilian vessels transiting the Red Sea, especially the attacks that took place over 6 to 8 July 2025.   11/07/2025 - 12:42 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-11/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-%E2%80%93-attacks-the-red-sea /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-11/secretary-generals-message-the-international-day-of-reflection-and-commemoration-of-the-1995-genocide-srebrenica-scroll-down-for-french-version Today marks the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica – the worst atrocity on European soil since the Second World War. In July 1995, more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were systematically murdered. Thousands of women, children, and older persons were forcibly displaced, their lives forever shattered. The intention was the elimination of Bosnian Muslims in Srebrenica. 02/07/2025 - 16:35 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-11/secretary-generals-message-the-international-day-of-reflection-and-commemoration-of-the-1995-genocide-srebrenica-scroll-down-for-french-version /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-11/secretary-generals-message-world-population-day-scroll-down-for-french-version On this World Population Day, we celebrate the potential and promise of the largest youth generation ever. They are not only shaping our future; they are demanding one that is just, inclusive, and sustainable. The theme -- "Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world” – reaffirms the promise of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development:  that every person has the right to make informed choices about their lives and futures. 30/06/2025 - 16:28 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-11/secretary-generals-message-world-population-day-scroll-down-for-french-version /sg/en/content/deputy-secretary-general/statement/2025-07-09/deputy-secretary-generals-remarks-the-opening-ceremony-of-the-international-conference-the-blue-economy-the-gulf-of-guinea-delivered H.E. Mr. Joseph Dion Ngute, Prime Minister of the Republic of Cameroon; Personal Representative of the President of Cameroon, H.E. Mr. Paul Biya; H.E. Mr. Philemon Yang, President of the UN General Assembly; H.E. Mr. José Mba Abeso, Executive Secretary of the Gulf of Guinea Commission; Mr. Peter Thomson, UN Special Envoy for the Ocean; Honourable Ministers; Excellencies; Ladies and Gentlemen; 09/07/2025 - 10:24 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/deputy-secretary-general/statement/2025-07-09/deputy-secretary-generals-remarks-the-opening-ceremony-of-the-international-conference-the-blue-economy-the-gulf-of-guinea-delivered /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-09/secretary-generals-message-the-united-nations-organization-of-islamic-cooperation-conference-the-question-of-jerusalem I thank the United Nations Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation for co-organizing this conference. I salute Senegal for hosting — a powerful example of African solidarity with the Palestinian people. You come together at a time when Palestinian suffering has reached new heights and hopes for a just and lasting solution have reached new depths.  09/07/2025 - 09:27 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-09/secretary-generals-message-the-united-nations-organization-of-islamic-cooperation-conference-the-question-of-jerusalem /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-08/secretary-generals-remarks-the-general-assembly-the-observance-of-the-international-day-of-reflection-and-commemoration-of-the-1995-genocide-srebrenica-delivered The world comes together in solidarity and reflection on this 30th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica – the worst atrocity on European soil since the Second World War. In July 1995, more than 8,000 Bosnian men and boys were systematically separated from their families, executed, and buried in mass graves. Thousands of women, children and older persons were forcibly displaced. An entire generation was lost. The intention was the elimination of Bosnian Muslims in Srebrenica. Today, we remember and honour the victims. 08/07/2025 - 11:19 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-08/secretary-generals-remarks-the-general-assembly-the-observance-of-the-international-day-of-reflection-and-commemoration-of-the-1995-genocide-srebrenica-delivered /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-07-08/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-he-mr-li-qiang-premier-of-the-state-council-of-the-people%E2%80%99s-republic-of-china The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.  They discussed cooperation between the United Nations and China, sustainable development, climate change and financing. The Secretary-General commended China for its commitment to multilateralism and thanked China for its valuable contribution to the United Nations and its activities.      08/07/2025 - 10:15 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-07-08/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-he-mr-li-qiang-premier-of-the-state-council-of-the-people%E2%80%99s-republic-of-china /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-07/secretary-generals-remarks-the-17th-brics-summit-session-environment-cop-30-and-global-health-delivered President Lula, Distinguished Heads of State and Government, and Representatives, Dear colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, Our environment is being attacked on all fronts: Pollution poisoning land and water. Biodiversity destroyed at an appalling rate. And of course, the climate crisis.  Across the world, lives and livelihoods are being ripped apart, and sustainable development gains left in tatters – as disasters accelerate.  The impact on human health is atrocious: 07/07/2025 - 15:51 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-07/secretary-generals-remarks-the-17th-brics-summit-session-environment-cop-30-and-global-health-delivered /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-07-07/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-%C2%A0he-%E2%81%A0mr-hakan-fidan-minister-for-foreign-affairs-of-the%C2%A0republic-of-t%C3%BCrkiye The Secretary-General met with H.E. ⁠Mr. Hakan Fidan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, in the margins of the BRICS Summit.  The Secretary-General and the Minister discussed the strong partnership between the United Nations and Türkiye.  They also exchanged views on the war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and the next round of meetings on Cyprus. 07/07/2025 - 14:54 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-07-07/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-%C2%A0he-%E2%81%A0mr-hakan-fidan-minister-for-foreign-affairs-of-the%C2%A0republic-of-t%C3%BCrkiye /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-07-07/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-he-mr-seyed-abbas-araghchi-minister-for-foreign-affairs-of-the-islamic-republic-of-iran The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in the margins of the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and discussed the situation in the Middle East.  The Secretary-General noted the importance of the consolidation of the ceasefire to lay the groundwork for the resumption of negotiations. 07/07/2025 - 14:28 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-07-07/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-he-mr-seyed-abbas-araghchi-minister-for-foreign-affairs-of-the-islamic-republic-of-iran /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-07/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-%E2%80%93-floods-texas The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life, notably of a large number of children, caused by the recent floods in Texas, which struck during what should have been a time of celebration over the holiday weekend. The Secretary-General extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and expresses his solidarity with all those impacted, the people of Texas and the government of the United States. 07/07/2025 - 08:46 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-07/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-%E2%80%93-floods-texas /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-06/secretary-generals-remarks-the-17th-brics-summit-session-strengthening-multilateralism-economic-financial-affairs-and-artificial-intelligence%E2%80%9D-delivered%E2%80%AF Prezado Presidente Lula, muito obrigado pelo seu amável convite e pela sua hospitalidade tão amiga.   Excellencies,   Artificial intelligence is reshaping economies and societies.   The fundamental test is how wisely we will guide this transformation.   How we minimize the risks and maximize the potential for good.    I am particularly concerned with the weaponization of AI, in a world where peace is more necessary than ever.   06/07/2025 - 20:39 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-06/secretary-generals-remarks-the-17th-brics-summit-session-strengthening-multilateralism-economic-financial-affairs-and-artificial-intelligence%E2%80%9D-delivered%E2%80%AF /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-05/secretary-generals-remarks-the-evocation-ceremony-celebration-of-the-50th-anniversary-of-cabo-verdes-independence-and-50th-anniversary-of-the-partnership-the-united Honourable President José Maria Neves; Honourable Prime Minister José Ulisses Correia e Silva; Distinguished Heads of State and Government; Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to be with you today on behalf of the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, and I thank the Government and the people of Cabo Verde for your warm welcome and hospitality. I am honoured to deliver his remarks on this historic occasion: It is with deep emotion that I send these words to a country I hold close to my heart. 05/07/2025 - 18:06 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-05/secretary-generals-remarks-the-evocation-ceremony-celebration-of-the-50th-anniversary-of-cabo-verdes-independence-and-50th-anniversary-of-the-partnership-the-united /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-05/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-%E2%80%93-ukraine The Secretary-General strongly condemns the latest series of large-scale drone and missile attacks by the Russian Federation, reportedly the largest in over three years of war. These strikes disrupted the power supply to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, once again underlining the ongoing risks to nuclear safety. The Secretary-General is alarmed by this dangerous escalation and the growing number of civilian casualties. Attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure are prohibited under international law and must stop immediately. 05/07/2025 - 07:59 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-05/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-%E2%80%93-ukraine