Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Trip Announcement/AU Summit
Canada
Sudan/Quintet
Sudan/Humanitarian
Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Democratic Republic Of The Congo/Humanitarian
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Ukraine
Women And Girls In Science
Financial Contributions
Briefings
TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT/AU SUMMIT
Tomorrow, the Secretary-General will arrive in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to take part in the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit.
While there, he is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Ethiopian authorities as well as heads of State and Government from the continent.
On Friday, the Secretary-General has also been invited to take part in the Second Italy-Africa summit, organized on the sidelines of the African Union Summit.
On Saturday Mr. Guterres will address the opening session of the African Union Summit. In his remarks to the continent’s leaders, he will highlight that the African Union is a flagship for multilateralism.
He will also reflect on the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union, which in the past decade has reached new heights.
Also on Saturday, the Secretary-General will hold a press conference that is scheduled to take place at 3pm.
We will keep you posted on the Secretary-General’s activities, and he will be back in the office on Monday [16 February].
CANADA
The Secretary-General was saddened to learn of the tragic shooting in Tumble Ridge, British Columbia. He extends his deepest condolences to those affected and his sympathies to the Government and people of Canada.
SUDAN/QUINTET
In a statement released today, the Quintet, comprising the African Union, Intergovernmental Authority on Development, League of Arab States, European Union and the UN, expressed grave concern at the continued escalation of the conflict in the Sudan and called for the immediate halting of any further military escalation.
The group also emphasized the need for coordinated international efforts to de-escalate the conflict and halt the flow of weapons and fighters sustaining the violence. As Ramadan approaches, it urged support for efforts to secure a humanitarian truce consistent with international law and Security Council resolution 2736.
The Quintet reaffirmed its commitment to supporting a Sudanese-led, inclusive political dialogue toward ending the war.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-02-11