Tag: Antonio Guterres

“We Must Not Give Up on Peace”: UN Chief Guterres Calls for Urgent De-escalation After US Strikes on Iran

Guterres condemned the escalation and emphasized the urgent need for diplomacy over military action.

June 23, 2025

“Most egregious systems of oppression in recent history”: UN Chief Guterres on restrictions against Afghan woman

Last month, the Taliban announced that a new law on the "Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice," will be in force in the country.

September 29, 2024

“Pleased…”: PM Modi after meeting UN chief Guterres on sidelines of G7 Summit

Earlier, PM Modi met also US President Joe Biden and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.

June 15, 2024

UN chief condemns Israeli strike in Rafah, says “horror must stop”

In a post on X, Guterres stated, "I condemn Israel's actions which killed scores of innocent civilians who were only seeking shelter from this deadly conflict. There is no safe place in Gaza. This horror must stop."

May 28, 2024

“Middle East on brink”: UN Secretary-General Guterres calls for de-escalation in region

The call came as tensions worsened in the region after Iran launched a barrage of missiles towards Israel in response to an attack on its consulate in Syria.

April 15, 2024

Iran’s FM urges UN to prevent Israel’s military offensive on Rafah

Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, according to a statement published on Monday on the Iranian Foreign Ministry's website.

February 20, 2024

Consensus reached over Afghanistan issue despite Taliban’s absence: UN chief

The UN Chief added that a common roadmap must be developed to address the concerns of the international community and the Afghan authorities.

February 20, 2024

UN chief warns of spillover of war in Gaza

War and misery in Gaza are fueling turmoil far beyond, he told a high-level open debate of the Security Council on the Middle East on Tuesday, including the Palestinian question.

January 24, 2024

Gaza war can spill into a regional conflict: UN Chief

He said that the burgeoning violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank by Israeli forces and Israeli settlers is extremely alarming.

December 30, 2023

China asks UN chief to be cautious in appointing special envoy for Afghanistan

China and Russia abstained while the remaining 13 members of the Security Council voted in favor.

December 30, 2023