Gutteres On Terrorism Speech

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Speech at soas university of london on counter terrorism and human rights. And we must complement our counter terrorism efforts in the security realm with concerted efforts to identify and address the root causes. This is the full transcript of united nations secretary general antónio guterres s nelson mandela annual lecture 2020 speech. New york 18 july 2020.

António guterres i am pleased to welcome you all to the first ever global high level conference of heads of counter terrorism agencies of the member states of the united nations. According to antónio guterres this will be set against the backdrop of collaboration between different countries in the face of crucial challenges such as the novel coronavirus pandemic which has already caused at least 961 531 deaths and more than 31 1 million cases of infection in 196 countries and territories or climate change. Guterres recalled how attackers had laid siege to a hotel complex in the capital in january killing 21 people. Speaking in nairobi at the opening of a conference on counter terrorism mr.

In his opening remarks the un chief antónio guterres reiterated we must strengthen the capacities of our counter terrorism structures and institutions. A high level meeting of the united nations was held on monday marking the 75 years of the organization where the general assembly adopted a forward looking political declaration that would give countries a mechanism to combat terrorism reformed multilateralism and inclusive development. Excellencies distinguished guests friends. United nations secretary general antónio guterres today reiterated the importance of preventing terrorism by addressing its root causes supporting victims of terrorism and enhancing human rights.

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