DILI, 14 March 2026 (TATOLI) – UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on U.S.–Iranian negotiations to continue, his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, said on Monday.
“While no agreement was reached at the talks hosted by Pakistan between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran in Islamabad, the discussions themselves underscored the seriousness of their engagement and constituted a positive and meaningful step toward renewed dialogue,” Dujarric said in a statement.
He said that the Secretary-General called on the talks to continue constructively for an agreement to be reached, and at the same time that the “ceasefire must absolutely be preserved. All violations must cease.”
Guterres thanked the continued efforts of the mediators — Pakistan, which hosted the talks between the United States and Iran on April 13, 2026.
The Secretary-General stressed that all parties to this conflict must respect freedom of navigation, including in the Strait of Hormuz, in line with international law.
The spokesman said that the disruptions in the maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz have already had direct effect well beyond the immediate region, with increased global economic fragility and insecurity in many sectors.
“The disruption of fertilizer and its inputs further exacerbate food insecurity for millions of vulnerable people around the world, adding to the rising cost of living due to impacts from fuel, transportation and supply chain disruptions,” he said.
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