Guterres urges calm and reduction of the current escalation in the Middle East
New York, April 15 / WAM / Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, stressed that the Middle East and the world cannot afford the outbreak of any other war, reminding the world of the brink of the abyss on which the region stands and of the real danger represented by the outbreak of a comprehensive conflict in the region.
This came during his statement before the emergency meeting held by the UN Security Council yesterday evening, Sunday, New York time, in the presence of representatives of Israel, Iran and Syria, to discuss recent developments between Iran and Israel, stressing during the statement that the time has come to calm tensions and exercise the utmost degree of control. Breathe, reduce escalation, and retreat from the brink of the abyss.
The Secretary-General reminded all members of the United Nations of the principles of the United Nations Charter, which prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.
He stressed the need to respect the sanctity of diplomatic and consular buildings and their employees in all cases in accordance with international law.
He reminded all Member States that the Charter of the United Nations prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations.
He said: “It is important to avoid any action that might lead to major military confrontations on multiple fronts in the Middle East.”
He pointed out that civilians are already bearing the brunt and paying the highest price.
He recalled the shared responsibility to effectively engage all parties concerned to prevent further escalation.
He referred to what was stipulated in the Declaration of Friendly Relations of 1970, explaining that reprisals involving the use of force are prohibited under international law.
Guterres stressed that the international community bears a shared responsibility to “secure an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid, stop the violence in the West Bank, calm tensions across the Blue Line between Lebanon and Israel, and restore safe navigation at sea.” Red: We have a shared responsibility to work for peace.
He also stressed that regional – and even global – peace and security are being undermined every hour. He said: “Neither the region nor the world can bear more wars.”
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