Antonio Guterres
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Zarif: Israeli occupying regime perpetrated war crimes on Natanz
Tehran, April 13, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in a letter on Tuesday to the United Nations Secretary General that Israeli occupying regime has perpetrated war crimes and nuclear terrorism on Natanz nuclear facility.
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UN Chief calls for implementation of policies, allocation of resources so all can enjoy same health outcomes
Tehran, April 7, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on World Health Day, 7 April 2021, while highlighting the health systems’ inequalities and injustices, called for implementation of policies and allocation of resources so all can enjoy the same health outcomes.
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By United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Nowruz spirit more vital than ever
Tehran, March 19, IRNA - The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres today sent a message on the occasion of the International Day of Nowruz (21 March 2021), saying this year, the Nowruz spirit is more vital than ever.
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By UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Crisis with women’s face
Tehran, March 4, IRNA - As the world marks International Women’s Day in the midst of a global pandemic, one stark fact is clear: the COVID-19 crisis has a woman’s face, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday.
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Zarif, Guterres urge putting end to war in Yemen
Tehran, March 2, IRNA – UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday called for putting an end to the war in Yemen.
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Global economic recovery remains precarious, rebound of 4.7% to barely offset 2020 losses: UN
Tehran, Jan 25, IRNA - The United Nations today warned that the devastating socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt for years to come unless smart investments in economic, societal, and climate resilience ensure a robust and sustainable recovery of the global economy.
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UN Sec-Gen vows to help strengthen epidemic preparedness after COVID-19
Tehran, Dec 27, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message for the first observance of the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, December 27, said the UN system, including the World Health Organization, is strongly committed to supporting Governments and all partners in strengthening epidemic preparedness.
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Int’l Year of Fruits & Vegetables launched
Tehran, Dec15, IRNA – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on the launch of the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, 15 December 2020, called for a healthier, more resilient, and sustainable world where everyone can access and afford the diverse nutrition they need.
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UN Chief: COVID-19 vaccines must reach all those who need them
Tehran, Dec 12, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on International Universal Health Coverage Day emphasized that COVID-19 vaccines, tests, and treatments must reach all those who need them.
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Carbon neutrality by 2050: World's most urgent mission
Tehran, Dec 11, IRNA – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a statement in which he talks about a major commitment by world countries to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
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UN Chief: Effective response to COVID-19 must be based on solidarity, coop
Tehran, Dec 10, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2020, said an effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic must be based on solidarity and cooperation.
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Commitment to Genocide Convention, essential to prevent genocide: Guterres
Tehran, Dec 9, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of This Crime, 9 December 2020, while affirming the dignity of the victims of genocide, said the commitment to upholding the responsibilities established in the Genocide Convention is essential to prevent genocide.
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End corruption, bribery for a more just and equal world: UN Chief
Tehran, Dec 8, IRNA – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on Interntional Anti-Corruption Day, December 9, 2020, urged all governments, businesses, civil society and stakeholders to end corruption and bribery for a more just and equal world.
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Aviation to play critical role in lifting the world to recovery from COVID-19: UN Chief
Tehran, Dec 7, IRNA – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on International Civil Aviation Day, December 7, 2020, called aviation as an important engine of the world that will play a critical role in lifting the world to recovery from COVID-19.
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Inclusive, accessible, sustainable post-COVID19 world for 1 billion disabled persons
Tehran, Dec 3, IRNA – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December 2020, called for an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable post-COVID-19 world for one billion persons living with disabilities.
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UN chief deplores contemporary slavery, saying still 40m victims
Tehran, Dec 2, IRNA – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on the International Day for Abolition of Slavery, December 2, 2020 said that over 40 million people are still victims of contemporary slavery of whom 71 percent are women and girls.
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On World AIDS Day, UN urges world solidarity to overcome COVID-19 & AIDS
Tehran, Dec 1, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on World AIDS Day, December 1, 2020, announcing that HIV still infects 1.7 million people each year and kills some 690 000, made it clear that to overcome COVID-19 and end AIDS, the world must stand in solidarity and share responsibility.
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UN Chief calls for honouring the victims of chemical warfare
Tehran, Nov 30, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare, 30 November 2020, called for honouring the victims of chemical warfare by pledging to consign these dreadful weapons to the pages of history.
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UN Chief urges int’l community to end shadow of gender-based violence pandemic
Tehran, Nov 25, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 25 November 2020, urged the international community to work to end the shadow pandemic of gender-based violence once and for all.
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Strengthening disaster risk governance should help build resilience to hazards: UN Chief
Tehran, Nov 4, IRNA – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on World Tsunami Awareness Day, 5 November 2020, said strengthening disaster risk governance should help build our resilience to all hazards, natural and man-made.
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Colossal challenges can be overcome with global solidarity, cooperation: Guterres
Tehran, Oct 24, IRNA – UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said in his message on the United Nations Day, marked on October 24 that the "colossal challenges" facing the world -- from COVID-19 to climate emergency -- can be overcome with global solidarity and cooperation.
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COVID-19 could push up to 115 million people into poverty in 2020: UN Chief
Tehran, October 17, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a message on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, October 17, 2020, said that the COVID-19 pandemic could push up to 115 million people into poverty this year.
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For building more inclusive, age-friendly societies, listen to older persons ideas: UN Chief
Tehran, Oct 1, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on the International Day of Older Persons, 1 October 2020, called on all to listen to older persons’ voices, suggestions and ideas to build more inclusive and age-friendly societies.
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690m people in world continue to go hungry: UN Chief
Tehran, Sept 29, IRNA– United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, 29 September 2020, said that in a world with enough food to feed all people, everywhere, 690 million people continue to go hungry and 3 billion cannot afford a healthy diet.
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Nuclear war cannot be won and must not be fought – UN Chief
Tehran, Sept 26, IRNA – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday called on states that possess nuclear weapons to reaffirm the shared understanding that a nuclear war cannot be won and must not be fought.
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UN Chief calls on Governments to listen to people demanding change
Tehran, Sept 15, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on the International Day of Democracy, 15 September 2020, called on Governments to do more to listen to people demanding change, open new channels for dialogue and respect freedom of peaceful assembly.
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Air pollution kills 7m people every year – UN Chief warns
Tehran, Sept 7, IRNA – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that air pollution causes an estimated seven million premature deaths every year.
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Nuclear testing should have no place in 21st century: Guterres
Tehran, Aug 26, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday in his message for the International Day against Nuclear Tests, 29 August 2020, said nuclear testing is a relic of another age and should have no place in the 21st century.
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UN Secretary-General honours work of humanitarians
Tehran, Aug 19, IRNA – "We honour the work of humanitarians who overcome huge challenges to save and improve the lives of millions of people", this is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Humanitarian Day on August 19.
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UN Chief calls on leaders to enable world’s youth to enjoy lives of safety, dignity and opportunity
Tehran, Aug 12, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on International Youth Day, 12 August 2020, called on leaders and adults everywhere to do everything possible to enable the world’s youth to enjoy lives of safety, dignity and opportunity and contribute to the fullest of their great potential.