United Nations Secretary-General Establishes Special Task Force on the Situation in the Strait of Hormuz

BlockBeats News, March 28th, UN Secretary-General's Spokesperson Dujarric stated that as the situation in the Strait of Hormuz continues to evolve and has the potential to further escalate, the interruption of maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a chain reaction in the coming months, affecting humanitarian needs and agricultural production. Although Secretary-General Guterres is committed to making every effort to achieve a comprehensive and lasting resolution to the conflict, immediate action to mitigate these consequences is essential.

To address these challenges, the Secretary-General has established a dedicated task force. The task force is led by UN Deputy Secretary-General and UNDP Administrator DiCarlo. The task force will also include representatives from UNCTAD, IMO, and ICC, and will invite other organizations to participate as needed. The task force's primary focus is to develop and propose specific technical mechanisms to meet the humanitarian needs of the Strait of Hormuz. (CCTV News)