António Guterres
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“to respect and promote the rights of the people of Western Sahara.”
António Guterres · said 2026-11-01 · reported 2026-11-02
The Secretary-General's statement called on all parties to respect and promote the rights of the people of Western Sahara as MINURSO began to wind down.
“inalienable right to self-determination”
António Guterres · said 2026-11-01 · reported 2026-11-02
The Secretary-General's statement, delivered by his Spokesperson, said MINURSO's departure does not abrogate the people's inalienable right to self-determination.
“to exercise maximum restraint and to refrain from actions that could further increase tensions or undermine regional stability.”
António Guterres · said 2026-11-01 · reported 2026-11-02
The Secretary-General urged all concerned to exercise maximum restraint amid concerns about the security situation and the risk of hostilities escalating.
“the United Nations stands ready to continue supporting efforts to advance dialogue and pursue a peaceful resolution of the conflict.”
António Guterres · said 2026-11-01 · reported 2026-11-02
The closing of the Secretary-General's statement affirmed the UN's readiness to continue supporting efforts toward dialogue and a peaceful resolution after MINURSO's operations concluded.
“Today’s prize is a tribute to all those working to uphold and defend international law, the rule of law and human rights, and secure peace, justice and human dignity,”
António Guterres · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09
The UN secretary-general added that the prize is a tribute to those working to uphold international law and human rights.
“a steadfast, independent voice of justice amidst some of the most historic international legal cases of our time.”
António Guterres · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09
UN Secretary-General António Guterres congratulated Navi Pillay on the Nobel Peace Prize.
“Clean energy has gone from alternative to unstoppable.”
António Guterres · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-23
Guterres declared that clean energy has transitioned from being an alternative to being unstoppable at a UN climate event.
“Renewables are the cheapest, fastest and most secure source of new electricity almost everywhere,”
António Guterres · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-23
Guterres said countries can take a different path by tripling renewable adoption, reducing deforestation, and electrifying their economies.
“Governments with the greatest AI capabilities have the greatest responsibilities to humanity, to establish channels for dialogue, transparency, trust and cooperation,”
António Guterres · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-23
Guterres called on the US and China to establish an AI dialogue similar to US-Soviet cold war communications.
“We have seen how fossil fuel dependence wreaks havoc – driving up costs, draining budgets, squeezing households and leaving countries at the mercy of conflicts and decisions far beyond their borders.”
António Guterres · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-23
Guterres described how fossil fuel dependence wreaks havoc on costs, budgets, households, and national security at a UN climate event.
“defying science, economics and common sense”
António Guterres · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-23
Guterres lamented the ongoing expansion of fossil fuels at a headline UN climate event.