UN Secretary-General Ant贸nio Guterres has called on all parties to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and pursue a diplomatic solution. He made the remarks to the press on Tuesday during a visit to Pakistan.
Guterres stressed that navigational rights and freedoms must be fully restored in line with international law. He also said lasting peace in the Middle East cannot be achieved unless the Palestinian people's right to self-determination is fully ensured.
Guterres calls for diplomacy and restored navigation
The UN chief urged the parties to seek a diplomatic path to end the conflict. He emphasized that navigational rights and freedoms must be respected and restored in accordance with international law.
Palestinian self-determination and lasting peace
Guterres said the Palestinian people's right to self-determination must be fully ensured for lasting peace in the Middle East to be possible.
