UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for Olympic Truce - Speech Brief
6 February 2026 20:46 UTC · UN Secretary-General · UN SG Press Release · Source · Email X Link

UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for Olympic Truce

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  • Calls on all parties to honour Olympic Truce
  • Describes Olympics and Paralympics as a beacon of hope

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  • António Guterres calls on all parties to conflict to honour the Olympic Truce and says the Olympics and Paralympics are a beacon of hope celebrating teamwork, fair play and mutual respect.
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Secretary-General Statements and Messages Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the opening of the XXV Olympic Winter Games, in Milan and Cortina today: Ciao Milano e Cortina. The Olympics and Paralympics are a beacon of hope. A celebration of human potential — of teamwork, fair play and mutual respect. Through your dedication and perseverance, we see what a united world ca...

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