UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, speaking ahead of the UN General Assembly session, has called for urgent efforts to resolve conflicts around the world, including the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Guterres urged the Houthis and Saudi Arabia to pursue dialogue to reduce tensions, stressing that negotiations between the two sides are essential for de-escalation in the region.
On the situation in Ukraine, the UN chief called for conditions conducive to a ceasefire and a just peace. He also expressed concern over the difficulties faced by civilians in both Ukraine and Russia.Guterres further voiced concern over the serious problems arising from the blockade of the Black Sea.
Addressing the situation in Palestine, the UN secretary-general said conditions in the West Bank were extremely concerning and described settler violence as unacceptable.
He also said Israel was not accepting implementation of a peace plan concerning Gaza.
Guterres stressed that lasting peace in the Middle East would not be possible without resolving the Palestinian crisis.
The United Nations has repeatedly expressed concern in recent months over the deteriorating humanitarian and security situation in Gaza and the West Bank.
Reported By: Mirza Maqbool Baig I Foreign Affairs Journalist I United Nation
