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 UN Secretary-General, Dujarric, stated regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz that as the conflict in the Middle East continues to evolve and possibly escalate further, disruptions in maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a domino effect in the coming months, impacting humanitarian needs and agricultural production. Although Secretary-General Guterres is committed to doing everything possible 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 working group. The group will be led by UN Deputy Secretary-General and Executive Director of the UN Office for Project Services, Dasgupta. The working group 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 working group is to develop and propose specialized technical mechanisms to meet the humanitarian needs in the Strait of Hormuz. (CCTV News)