/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/2025-10-02/secretary-generals-message-the-international-day-of-non-violence-scroll-down-for-french-version On this International Day of Non-Violence, we honour the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, and his unwavering commitment to peace, truth and dignity for all.  Gandhi not only spoke of these ideals – he lived them. And in this time of rising tensions and deepening divisions, his message carries renewed urgency. We are witnessing a troubling erosion of our shared humanity.   Violence is displacing dialogue.  Civilians are bearing the brunt of conflict. International law is being flouted. Human rights are being trampled.  And the foundations of peace are under strain. 19/09/2025 - 18:25 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-10-02/secretary-generals-message-the-international-day-of-non-violence-scroll-down-for-french-version /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-10-01/secretary-generals-video-message-the-global-cybersecurity-forum Download the video: 01/10/2025 - 09:48 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-10-01/secretary-generals-video-message-the-global-cybersecurity-forum /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-10-01/secretary-generals-message-the-international-day-of-older-persons-scroll-down-for-french-version The number of people over 60 has more than doubled in the past thirty years to 1.2 billion. By 2050, another 900 million older persons will be a part of our human family. This is a profound demographic shift, with far-reaching consequences for economies, health systems and social cohesion.  We must respond with foresight and action. That means ensuring that the rights of older persons are fully respected, their dignity upheld, and their contributions recognised.  19/09/2025 - 18:16 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-10-01/secretary-generals-message-the-international-day-of-older-persons-scroll-down-for-french-version /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-09-30/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-telephone-call-he-mr-volodymyr-zelenskyy-president-of-ukraine The Secretary-General held a telephone call today with H.E. Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine.   The Secretary-General and the President discussed the latest developments, recent diplomatic efforts, and the impact of the war in Ukraine on civilians, including children. 30/09/2025 - 14:38 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-09-30/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-telephone-call-he-mr-volodymyr-zelenskyy-president-of-ukraine /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-09-30/secretary-generals-remarks-the-un-high-level-conference-the-situation-of-human-rights-of-rohingya-and-other-minorities-myanmar-delivered Excellencies, distinguished guests, dear colleagues, It is an honor to join you today. I would like to share a message from the United Nations Secretary-General to mark this import occasion on situation of human rights of a Rohingya and other minorities in Myanmar. Excellencies, we gather today to shine a global spotlight on the persecution and displacement of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar. 30/09/2025 - 10:45 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-09-30/secretary-generals-remarks-the-un-high-level-conference-the-situation-of-human-rights-of-rohingya-and-other-minorities-myanmar-delivered /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-09-30/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-the-announcement-of-plan-for-gaza The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement yesterday by US President Trump, intended to achieve a ceasefire and sustainable peace for Gaza and for the region. He further appreciates the important role of Arab and Muslim states in working to this end. It is now crucial that all parties commit to an agreement and its implementation.   30/09/2025 - 10:30 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-09-30/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-the-announcement-of-plan-for-gaza /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-09-29/secretary-generals-message-the-60th-anniversary-of-the-appeal-of-conscience-foundation I am pleased to join in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation. For six decades, the Foundation has championed the principle that freedom, human dignity, and mutual respect are bedrocks of peace. At a time of rising intolerance and deepening divides, your mission is more vital than ever. I pay special tribute to my dear friend Rabbi Arthur Schneier -- a tireless advocate for interfaith dialogue and human rights, whose vision and leadership have inspired generations to build bridges of understanding. 30/09/2025 - 09:43 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-09-29/secretary-generals-message-the-60th-anniversary-of-the-appeal-of-conscience-foundation /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-09-29/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-he-archbishop-paul-richard-gallagher-secretary-for-relations-states-of-the-holy-see The Secretary-General met with His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See. They discussed international and regional developments, including the situation in the Middle East. They also exchanged views on multilateralism and cooperation between the Holy See and the United Nations.   29/09/2025 - 16:42 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-09-29/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-he-archbishop-paul-richard-gallagher-secretary-for-relations-states-of-the-holy-see /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-09-29/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-he-mr-kim%C2%A0son-gyong%C2%A0vice-minister-for-foreign-affairs-of-the-democratic-people%E2%80%99s-republic-of-korea The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Kim Son Gyong, Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.  The Secretary-General and the Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula and areas to strengthen the cooperation between the United Nations and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.    29/09/2025 - 14:55 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-09-29/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-he-mr-kim%C2%A0son-gyong%C2%A0vice-minister-for-foreign-affairs-of-the-democratic-people%E2%80%99s-republic-of-korea /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-09-29/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-he-mr-osman-saleh%C2%A0mohammed-minister-for-foreign-affairs-of-the-state-of-eritrea The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Osman Saleh Mohammed, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Eritrea. The Secretary-General and the Minister discussed peace and security in the Horn of Africa region, as well as ways to strengthen development cooperation and partnerships between the United Nations and Eritrea.     29/09/2025 - 14:49 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-09-29/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-he-mr-osman-saleh%C2%A0mohammed-minister-for-foreign-affairs-of-the-state-of-eritrea /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-09-29/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-he-mr-muhammad-yunus%C2%A0chief-adviser-of-the-interim-government-of-the-people%E2%80%99s-republic-of-bangladesh%C2%A0 The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The Secretary-General expressed appreciation for the close cooperation between the United Nations and Bangladesh, and reiterated support for Bangladesh’s ongoing transition. The Secretary-General and the Chief Adviser also discussed regional issues, including the Rohingya refugee crisis.   29/09/2025 - 14:21 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-09-29/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-he-mr-muhammad-yunus%C2%A0chief-adviser-of-the-interim-government-of-the-people%E2%80%99s-republic-of-bangladesh%C2%A0 /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-09-29/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-he-mr-sayyid-badr-bin-hamad-bin-hamood-albusaidi-foreign-minister-of-the-sultanate-of-oman-%C2%A0 The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, on 27 September.  They discussed the situation in the Middle East. The Secretary-General expressed gratitude for Oman’s role in promoting dialogue in the region and beyond, particularly with regard to the situation in Yemen.     29/09/2025 - 10:27 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-09-29/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-he-mr-sayyid-badr-bin-hamad-bin-hamood-albusaidi-foreign-minister-of-the-sultanate-of-oman-%C2%A0 /sg/en/content/sg/note-correspondents/2025-09-28/note-correspondents-re-application-of-resolutions-1696-%282006%29-1737-%282006%29-1747-%282007%29-1803-%282008%29-1835-%282008%29-and-1929-%282010%29-concerning-the-islamic-republic Pursuant to the process set forth in paragraphs 11 and 12 of Security Council resolution 2231 (2015), effective on 27 September at 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, all provisions of resolutions 1696 (2006), 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007), 1803 (2008), 1835 (2008) and 1929 (2010) have been re-applied in the same manner as they applied before the adoption of resolution 2231 (2015) on 20 July 2015. 28/09/2025 - 10:00 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/note-correspondents/2025-09-28/note-correspondents-re-application-of-resolutions-1696-%282006%29-1737-%282006%29-1747-%282007%29-1803-%282008%29-1835-%282008%29-and-1929-%282010%29-concerning-the-islamic-republic /sg/en/content/deputy-secretary-general/statement/2025-09-27/deputy-secretary-generals-remarks-the-global-citizen-festival-delivered Hello New York! Hello global citizens! What an incredible crowd! Thank you for being with us, and for hosting the United Nations for a whole week of craziness. Your being here, using your voice for justice and having the courage to act. Thank you all for refusing to give up on a better world. But let's tell it as it is: we still have a ways to go. We’re moving, but it’s just not fast enough. And the clock is ticking really loud - five years to keep the promise that we made ten years ago of the Global Goals.  27/09/2025 - 22:44 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/deputy-secretary-general/statement/2025-09-27/deputy-secretary-generals-remarks-the-global-citizen-festival-delivered /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-09-27/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-%C2%A0he-mr-badr-ahmed-mohamed-abdelatty-minister-for-foreign-affairs%C2%A0emigration-and-egyptian-expatriates-of-the-arab-republic%C2%A0of The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mr. Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt. They discussed the situations in the Middle East, in particular Gaza, Sudan and Libya. The Secretary-General expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s mediation efforts and constructive diplomatic engagement to resolve the war in Gaza.   27/09/2025 - 18:04 United Nations Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General /sg/en/content/sg/readout/2025-09-27/readout-of-the-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-%C2%A0he-mr-badr-ahmed-mohamed-abdelatty-minister-for-foreign-affairs%C2%A0emigration-and-egyptian-expatriates-of-the-arab-republic%C2%A0of