/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/note-correspondents/2025-07-27/statement-gaza-tom-fletcher-under-secretary-general-for-humanitarian-affairs-and-emergency-relief-coordinator As the world is witnessing, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is devastating. One in three people in Gaza hasn’t eaten for days. People are being shot just trying to get food to feed their families. Children are wasting away. This is what we face on the ground right now. 27/07/2025 - 16:17 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/note-correspondents/2025-07-27/statement-gaza-tom-fletcher-under-secretary-general-for-humanitarian-affairs-and-emergency-relief-coordinator /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-26/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-cambodia-thailand The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the continuation of armed clashes at the border between Cambodia and Thailand since 24 July.   The Secretary-General condemns the tragic and unnecessary loss of lives, injuries to civilians and the damage to homes and infrastructure on both sides.   The Secretary-General urges both sides to immediately agree to a ceasefire and to address any issues through dialogue, with a view to finding a lasting solution to the dispute.   26/07/2025 - 15:35 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-26/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-cambodia-thailand /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-26/secretary-generals-video-message-the-world-artificial-intelligence-conference-and-high-level-meeting-global-artificial-intelligence-governance Download the video: 26/07/2025 - 13:47 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-26/secretary-generals-video-message-the-world-artificial-intelligence-conference-and-high-level-meeting-global-artificial-intelligence-governance /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-25/secretary-generals-remarks-the-amnesty-international-global-assembly-delivered Dr Agnès Callamard,  Ms Guadalupe Rivas, Ms Bernardita Boock, Representatives of the Amnesty International Movement, Thank you for your invitation.  It is an honour to join you today – and to be the first United Nations Secretary-General to address your Global Assembly. I see your invitation as a tribute to UN staff working around the world for human rights and for justice. And I see it as a reflection of our shared, fundamental conviction in the equal dignity and worth of every person – a founding principle of both our organisations. 25/07/2025 - 10:43 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-25/secretary-generals-remarks-the-amnesty-international-global-assembly-delivered /sg/en/content/sg/note-correspondents/2025-07-25/note-correspondents-nigerian-poet-designated-united-nations-global-advocate-for-peace Ms. Maryam Bukar of Nigeria was today officially designated as the United Nations’ Global Advocate for Íæż½ã½ã. A renowned spoken word artist, poet, and peace advocate, Ms. Bukar uses the power of poetry and performance to champion gender equality, youth empowerment and inclusive peacebuilding. 25/07/2025 - 13:16 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/note-correspondents/2025-07-25/note-correspondents-nigerian-poet-designated-united-nations-global-advocate-for-peace /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-24/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-the-joint-press-statement-climate-change-the-china%E2%80%93eu-summit The Secretary-General welcomes the commitment of China and the European Union to strengthen cooperation on climate change and drive the global just transition. As two of the world’s largest economies, the Secretary-General believes it is critical that China and the European Union continue to work together to ensure that COP30 in Brazil represents a major turning point in the global effort to address the climate crisis.   24/07/2025 - 18:34 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-24/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-the-joint-press-statement-climate-change-the-china%E2%80%93eu-summit /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-23/secretary-generals-message-the-30th-anniversary-of-the-international-seabed-authority I am pleased to join you in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the International Seabed Authority – a cornerstone in the governance of our ocean commons. The international seabed area is not the domain of any nation. It is the common heritage of humankind – a principle enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which must continue to guide us. We must bring together our global efforts in climate action, biodiversity preservation, and marine protection.  23/07/2025 - 10:11 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-23/secretary-generals-message-the-30th-anniversary-of-the-international-seabed-authority /sg/en/content/deputy-secretary-general/statement/2025-07-23/deputy-secretary-generals-remarks-the-occasion-of-africa-day-the-high-level-political-forum-sustainable-development-2025-prepared-for-delivery Excellencies, Distinguished delegates and colleagues, Ladies and gentlemen,  It is a great honour to join you here today.  As we celebrate Africa Day within this High-Level Political Forum, we gather not only to take stock, but to bear witness to something extraordinary: a continent that refuses to be defined by its starting point but instead chooses to measure itself by how far it has traveled. Make no mistake: Africa began its sustainable development journey on the back foot. 24/07/2025 - 11:39 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/deputy-secretary-general/statement/2025-07-23/deputy-secretary-generals-remarks-the-occasion-of-africa-day-the-high-level-political-forum-sustainable-development-2025-prepared-for-delivery /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-23/secretary-generals-message-the-advisory-opinion-of-the-international-court-of-justice View video here:  23/07/2025 - 14:38 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-23/secretary-generals-message-the-advisory-opinion-of-the-international-court-of-justice /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-22/secretary-generals-remarks-the-security-council-multilateralism-and-peaceful-settlement-of-disputes-bilingual-delivered-scroll-down-for-all-english-and-all-french Mr. President, Excellencies,                                                        I want to thank Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Pakistan for convening today’s open debate. The topic of today’s debate shines a light on the clear connection between international peace and multilateralism. Eighty years ago, the United Nations was founded with a primary purpose — to safeguard humanity from the scourge of war. 22/07/2025 - 10:43 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-22/secretary-generals-remarks-the-security-council-multilateralism-and-peaceful-settlement-of-disputes-bilingual-delivered-scroll-down-for-all-english-and-all-french /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-22/secretary-generals-remarks-climate-action-moment-of-opportunity-supercharging-the-clean-energy-age-delivered-scroll-down-for-all-french Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Friends joining us from around the world,   The headlines are dominated by a world in trouble.  By conflict and climate chaos. By rising human suffering. By growing geo-political divides. But amidst the turmoil, another story is being written. And its implications will be profound. Throughout history, energy has shaped the destiny of humankind – from mastering fire, to harnessing steam, to splitting the atom. Now, we are on the cusp of a new era.  22/07/2025 - 10:13 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-22/secretary-generals-remarks-climate-action-moment-of-opportunity-supercharging-the-clean-energy-age-delivered-scroll-down-for-all-french /sg/en/content/deputy-secretary-general/statement/2025-07-22/deputy-secretary-generals-remarks-the-joint-ecosoc-and-un-habitat-high-level-dialogue-adequate-housing-for-all-prepared-for-delivery Honourable Patty Hadju, Minister of Jobs and Families of Canada.  His Excellency, Bob Rae, President of ECOSOC Her Excellency Beatrice Karago, Deputy Permanent Representative of The Republic of Kenya to UN-Habitat Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a privilege to join you today for this important dialogue. I thank the President of ECOSOC and UN-Habitat for convening us at such a critical moment. Let me begin with a simple question: What did it take for us to be here today? We woke up somewhere safe. 22/07/2025 - 15:02 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/deputy-secretary-general/statement/2025-07-22/deputy-secretary-generals-remarks-the-joint-ecosoc-and-un-habitat-high-level-dialogue-adequate-housing-for-all-prepared-for-delivery /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-21/secretary-generals-remarks-the-high-level-political-forum-bilingual-delivered-scroll-down-for-all-english-and-all-french This year’s High-Level Political Forum arrives at a time of profound challenge – but also real possibility. Despite enormous headwinds, we have seen just in the last two months what can be achieved when countries come together with conviction and focus. We saw it in Geneva, where the World Health Assembly adopted the Pandemic Agreement -- a vital step toward a safer, more equitable global health architecture. 21/07/2025 - 11:06 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-21/secretary-generals-remarks-the-high-level-political-forum-bilingual-delivered-scroll-down-for-all-english-and-all-french /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-07-21/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-he-mr-petteri-orpo-prime-minister-of-the-republic-of-finland The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of the Republic of Finland. The Secretary-General and the Prime Minister discussed the global geopolitical situation, including Ukraine and the Middle East, along with the role of the United Nations. The 2030 Agenda and the UN80 initiative were also discussed. The Secretary-General commended Finland’s leadership in advancing multilateralism, and its steadfast contributions to the UN system.   21/07/2025 - 16:19 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-07-21/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-he-mr-petteri-orpo-prime-minister-of-the-republic-of-finland /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-21/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-%E2%80%93-the-deteriorating-humanitarian-situation-gaza The Secretary-General is appalled by the accelerating breakdown of humanitarian conditions in Gaza, where the last lifelines keeping people alive are collapsing.   He deplores the growing reports of children and adults suffering from malnutrition.   The Secretary-General strongly condemns the ongoing violence, including the shooting, killing, and injuring of people attempting to get food for their families.   21/07/2025 - 12:38 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-07-21/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-%E2%80%93-the-deteriorating-humanitarian-situation-gaza