UN Secretary-General establishes a dedicated task force on the Strait of Hormuz situation

Golden Finance reported that on March 28, UN Secretary-General spokesperson Dujarric commented on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that as the conflict in the Middle East continues to develop and may further escalate, disruptions to maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a chain reaction in the coming months, impacting 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, it is crucial to take immediate action to mitigate these consequences. To address these challenges, the Secretary-General has established a specialized working group. The working group is led by UN Deputy Secretary-General and Executive Director of the UN Office for Project Services, Dasgupta. The working group will also include representatives from the UN 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 main focus of the working group is to develop and propose specialized technical mechanisms to meet the humanitarian needs in the Strait of Hormuz. (CCTV News)