New York, July 31 (SANA) U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said on Friday that the Middle East and the wider world could not afford another war, calling for an end to fighting on all fronts and urging greater reliance on diplomatic solutions.
“I have just returned from Syria, Jordan and Cyprus. Throughout my visits and my ongoing engagement with leaders, one message has stood out clearly: the region and the world cannot afford another war,” Guterres said in a post on X.
He added: “The fighting must stop on all fronts. Diplomacy must prevail.”
Earlier, at the conclusion of his visit to Syria, Guterres reaffirmed the United Nations’ support for the country and called on the international community to back the Syrian people during a pivotal phase.
His remarks come amid escalating tensions and crises in several parts of the world, particularly in the Middle East, as international calls grow for dialogue and political solutions to strengthen regional and global security and stability.
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