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UN Secretary-General establishes dedicated working group on the Strait of Hormuz situation

BlockBeats News, March 28, UN Secretary-General’s spokesperson Dujarric commented on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that as the conflict in the Middle East continues to evolve and potentially escalate, disruptions to maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger chain reactions in the coming months, impacting humanitarian needs and agricultural production. Although Secretary-General Guterres is committed to doing everything possible to achieve a comprehensive and lasting resolution to the conflict, immediate action to mitigate these consequences is crucial.

To address these challenges, the Secretary-General has established a dedicated task force. The task force will be led by UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services, Dujarric. It will also include representatives from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the International Maritime Organization, and the International Chamber of Commerce, and will invite other agencies to participate as needed. The primary focus of this task force is to develop and propose specialized technical mechanisms to meet humanitarian needs in the Strait of Hormuz. (CCTV News)