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Photo: UN Brussels" title="Secretary-General António Guterres (left) and President Antonio Costa of the European Council brief reporters in Belgium. Photo: UN Brussels" /> <p><strong>UN Brussels</strong> Secretary-General António Guterres (left) and President Antonio Costa of the European Council brief reporters in Belgium.</p> </div> </a> <div class="col-md-4"> <a href="https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161291"> <h3>Guterres welcomes deals to halt energy attacks in Ukraine, Russia</h3> </a> <p>UN chief António Guterres hailed positive announcements from the White House, Kremlin and Kyiv aimed at stopping crippling attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia, linked to Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbour. “Any ceasefire is welcome because it saves lives, but it is essential that a ceasefire paves the way for a just peace in Ukraine,” the UN Secretary-General said in Brussels, where he also addressed the massive Israeli escalation in Gaza and urged the world not to give up on slowing climate change.</p> </div> </div> <div class="item row" data-dot="2"> <a href="https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161226"> <div class="col-md-8"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="https://www.un.org/sg/sites/www.un.org.sg/files/images/slider/English/18-03-2025-UN-Photo-Guterres-Cyprus-1150.jpg" width="1150" height="505" alt="Secretary-General António Guterres (centre) gathers with other participants of a meeting in Geneva focused on Cyprus. UN Photo/Violaine Martin" title="Secretary-General António Guterres (centre) gathers with other participants of a meeting in Geneva focused on Cyprus. UN Photo/Violaine Martin" /> <p><strong>UN Photo/Violaine Martin</strong> Secretary-General António Guterres (centre) gathers with other participants of a meeting in Geneva focused on Cyprus.</p> </div> </a> <div class="col-md-4"> <a href="https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161226"> <h3>Cyprus talks show ‘new atmosphere’ between divided island’s leaders: Guterres</h3> </a> <p>UN-led efforts to kick-start talks on the divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus have resulted in agreements on new trust-building measures. There’s a positive “new atmosphere” surrounding the discussions, Secretary-General António Guterres said. Speaking in Geneva after a second day of informal talks, the UN chief underscored his commitment to ensuring the security and well-being of the Cypriots - the Greek Cypriots and the Turkish Cypriots – “from the very start of my mandate…today was another attempt to find a way forward”.</p> </div> </div> <div class="item row" data-dot="3"> <a href="https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161166"> <div class="col-md-8"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="https://www.un.org/sg/sites/www.un.org.sg/files/images/slider/English/15-03-2025-SG-Bangladesh-1.jpg" width="1150" height="505" alt="Secretary-General António Guterres (right) speaks to the media in Dhaka alongside Foreign Adviser Md. Towhid Hossain of Bangladesh. Photo: United Nations" title="Secretary-General António Guterres (right) speaks to the media in Dhaka alongside Foreign Adviser Md. Towhid Hossain of Bangladesh. Photo: United Nations" /> <p><strong>United Nations</strong> Secretary-General António Guterres (right) speaks to the media in Dhaka alongside Foreign Adviser Md. Towhid Hossain of Bangladesh.</p> </div> </a> <div class="col-md-4"> <a href="https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161166"> <h3>UN chief affirms solidarity with Bangladesh amid political transition</h3> </a> <p>On a visit to Bangladesh, UN Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the pivotal moment the country is facing as it navigates a period of significant transition and reform. Speaking to the media, the Secretary-General praised Bangladesh’s progress and highlighted the role of the international community in supporting the country’s future. “I am particularly pleased to be in Bangladesh at this important moment in your national journey,” Mr. Guterres said, acknowledging the leadership of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and the hopes of the Bangladeshi people for greater democracy, justice and prosperity.</p> </div> </div> <div class="item row" data-dot="4"> <a href="https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161121"> <div class="col-md-8"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="https://www.un.org/sg/sites/www.un.org.sg/files/images/slider/English/14-03-2025-UNHCR-Guterres-Bangladesh-03.jpg" width="1150" height="505" alt="Secretary-General António Guterres meets Rohingya refugee students at Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh. © UNHCR/Shari Nijman " title="Secretary-General António Guterres meets Rohingya refugee students at Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh. © UNHCR/Shari Nijman " /> <p><strong>© UNHCR/Shari Nijman </strong> Secretary-General António Guterres meets Rohingya refugee students at Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh.</p> </div> </a> <div class="col-md-4"> <a href="https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161121"> <h3>In Bangladesh, UN chief vows to prevent Rohingya suffering as aid cuts loom</h3> </a> <p>UN Secretary-General António Guterres, during his visit to the Rohingya refugee camps in southern Bangladesh, vowed to do everything in his power to prevent further hardship as drastic aid cuts threaten food supplies and other critical relief efforts. UN aid efforts are in jeopardy following funding reductions announced by major donors, including the United States and several European nations. Mr. Guterres described Cox’s Bazar as “ground zero” for the impact of these cuts, warning of a looming humanitarian disaster if immediate action is not taken.</p> </div> </div> <div class="item row" data-dot="5"> <a href="https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161046"> <div class="col-md-8"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="https://www.un.org/sg/sites/www.un.org.sg/files/images/slider/English/12-03-2025_UN-Photo_SG_UN80-01.jpg" width="1150" height="505" alt="Secretary-General António Guterres briefs the media about the UN80 Initiative. UN Photo/Manuel Elías " title="Secretary-General António Guterres briefs the media about the UN80 Initiative. 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