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Secretary-General Urges Greater Support for Central African Republic Leadership Efforts from War to Peace, in High-Level Meeting on Situation

27 Sep 2018 | New York
Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the high‑level meeting on the Central African Republic, in New York today: I am pleased to join you and I thank you for participating.  The situation in the Central African Republic is stable, despite continuous incidents and sporadic resurgences of violence.  But much more needs to be done to secure peace and stability across the country.

Note to Correspondents on the High-Level Meeting on Action for Peacekeeping

26 Sep 2018
Note to Correspondents on Action for Peacekeeping meeting 

Secretary-General's remarks at the high-level meeting on Mali and the Sahel

26 Sep 2018
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the high-level meeting on Mali and the Sahel, in New York today: Before I begin, please join me in a moment of silence for all those who sacrificed their lives for peace in Mali and the Sahel.  Thank you. In May, I had the honour of visiting Mali.  I was there to express my solidarity with the Malian people during Ramadan — and our MINUSMA [United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali] forces on Peacekeepers Day.

Secretary-General's remarks to High-Level Meeting on Peacekeeping [bilingual, as delivered]

25 Sep 2018
[scroll further down for all-English version] It is a pleasure to welcome you to this high-level meeting on Action for Peacekeeping, that also marks the 70th anniversary of United Nations peace operations. Last year, I visited Bangassou in the Central African Republic and laid a wreath in memory of the Moroccan and Cambodian peacekeepers who were killed there. It was a humbling experience. I feel a personal responsibility for the loss of every peacekeeper. Many of you here today have taken part in similar ceremonies. You understand the pain of every loss.

Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations at the UN Security Council Thematic Debate on Peacekeeping Reform and Performance, 8349th meeting

12 Sep 2018
Remarks by Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) UNWeb TV video of the remarks   Madame President,

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Mali's presidential election [scroll down for French version]

28 Jul 2018 | New York, 28 July 2018
The Secretary-General is closely following developments in Mali ahead of the presidential election scheduled to take place on 29 July 2018.  

Enhancing UN Police capacity and capabilities: Atul Khare, Under-Secretary-General for Field Support, talks to UN media

20 Jun 2018
Atul Khare, Under-Secretary General for the Department of Field Support, discusses UNCOPS 2018 and charting a vision for UN Police to strengthen its ability to effectively prevent and address security threats before they transcend borders.

What’s the goal of UNCOPS 2018? Jean-Pierre Lacroix, United Nations Under-Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations shares his views

20 Jun 2018
Building on ongoing reform and the Secretary-General’s Action for Peacekeeping initiative to improve peacekeeping, UNCOPS 2018 takes stock of UN policing efforts.

Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations on the situation in Libya - Security Council, 8282nd meeting

11 Jun 2018
Remarks by Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), on the situation in Libya.

2018 Peacekeepers Day Press Conference with USG DPKO and USG DFS

1 Jun 2018
Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping, and Atul Khare, Under-Secretary-General for Field Support, discuss peacekeeping operations.