UN Secretary-General praises mediation efforts by Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey in Middle East conflict
via Egypt Today19 hours ago2 min read
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has commended the diplomatic initiatives by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey to de-escalate the Middle East conflict. He specifically highlighted their mediation efforts between the United States and Iran during talks in Islamabad. Guterres urged the international community to support these mediators and called on Iran and the United States to continue their dialogue, viewing the Islamabad talks as a foundational step. He also directed the activation of the "Strategy of Hormuz" mechanism and tasked his Special Envoy with coordinating efforts to ensure navigation freedom and safety in the Strait of Hormuz. A statement from the UN Secretary-General's spokesperson noted that while no agreement was reached in the US-Iran talks, the discussions demonstrated seriousness from both parties, which is considered a positive step for continued dialogue. Given the depth of disagreements, the Secretary-General emphasized that an immediate agreement is not expected and encouraged both sides to maintain constructive dialogue.
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