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Guterres calls for restraint and a peaceful solution during OPEC summit

At the OPEC summit, the UN Secretary-General called for a ceasefire in Ukraine and peaceful solutions for Iran and Gaza.

1 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, reiterated calls for restraint and peaceful solutions during the summit of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Guterres emphasized the importance of an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, as well as a resolution for the situation in Iran and the need to respect the truce in Gaza. The UN chief stressed that these measures are essential for facilitating peace and stability in the region.

Additionally, Guterres advocated for UN reform, highlighting the need to adapt the organization to current global circumstances and contemporary challenges.

His remarks came amid increasing international tensions, with several conflict areas requiring urgent attention.

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