The spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General Guterres, Dujarric, stated on the 27th that Guterres has established a special task force regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Its core mission is to formulate and propose dedicated technical mechanisms to mitigate the impact on humanitarian needs and agricultural production.
He said at a press conference that as the Middle East conflict evolves and faces further risk of escalation, disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a chain reaction, impacting humanitarian needs and agricultural production in the coming months. Taking urgent action to mitigate the above-mentioned consequences is now imperative.
He pointed out that to address these challenges, the Secretary-General has formed a special task force, headed by United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services, D’Souza. The core mission of this task force is to formulate and propose dedicated technical mechanisms aimed at promoting fertilizer trade, including the transportation and circulation of related raw materials.
Dujarric stated that the launch and implementation of this mechanism will be conducted in close consultation with relevant UN member states and will fully respect each country’s national sovereignty as well as existing international legal frameworks. The Secretary-General's personal envoy, Arnaud, will lead political engagement with relevant member states with the assistance of the task force.
He said that if this mechanism succeeds, it will not only help member states build confidence in resolving conflicts through diplomatic means but will also serve as an important step toward a broader political settlement process.