New York (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News / WAM – March 27, 2026 AD) United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the establishment of a working group dedicated to addressing current challenges related to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, with the aim of meeting global humanitarian needs.
In a statement issued by his spokesman Stephane Dujarric, it was revealed that the work team will be led by Jorge Moreira da Silva, the organization’s executive director. United Nations Project Services Office. It will include actors from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, International Maritime Organization and International room to commerceWith the possibility of expanding participation to include additional parties.
The task force will focus on developing technical mechanisms aimed at facilitating the flow of humanitarian goods, especially the trade of fertilizers and related raw materials, drawing on previous experiences. United Nations Initiatives such as Yemen Verification and Inspection Mechanism, Black Sea Grain Initiative, and United Nations mechanism for Gaza.
These mechanisms will be implemented in consultation with relevant Member States, with full respect for national sovereignty and international legal frameworks, in order to mitigate potential humanitarian impacts and promote stability in global supply chains.
Dujarric also noted that the Secretary-General has assigned his Personal Envoy, Jean Arnault, to lead political engagement and dialogue with relevant parties, with the support of the newly established Task Force, as part of broader efforts to reach a comprehensive settlement to the current conflict in the region.
He explained that this United Nations This initiative comes amid escalating tensions in… middle East and increasing risks to maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global energy supplies and basic commodities.
Dujarric warned that continued disruption or damage to this key sea route could negatively impact the world food security and agricultural production, leading to major humanitarian consequences in the coming months, stressing the urgent need for action.
He concluded that the success of this initiative could enhance confidence in diplomatic efforts and pave the way for broader political solutions in the region, amid growing concerns about the escalation of the crisis and its global repercussions.