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

According to TechFlow news, on March 28, the spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General, Dujarric, stated regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz that as the Middle East conflict continues to evolve and may escalate further, disruptions in maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a chain reaction in the coming months, affecting 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 dedicated task force. The task force will be led by the UN Deputy Secretary-General and the Executive Director of the UN Office for Project Services, Dasgupta. It 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 task force is to develop and propose specialized technical mechanisms to meet the humanitarian needs in the Strait of Hormuz. (CCTV News)