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UN Secretary-General Establishes Task Force to Address Crisis in Strait of Hormuz

Published March 28, 2026, 07:03
UN Secretary-General Establishes Task Force to Address Crisis in Strait of Hormuz

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has established a Task Force to address the impact of the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. The main mission of the team is to develop and submit technical mechanisms to cover humanitarian needs. The team will be led by Jorge Moreira da Silva, Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services, and will include representatives from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the International Maritime Organization and the International Chamber of Commerce. Emphasis will be placed on facilitating the trade of fertilizers and their raw materials. Simultaneously, the Secretary-General's Personal Envoy, Jean Arnault, will lead the political consultation with the concerned member states.