UN Secretary-General calls on the US and Iran to engage in constructive negotiations


04/22/2026

UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised the prolongation of the ceasefire with Iran declared by US President Donald Trump and urged the involved parties to participate in productive negotiations.



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"The Secretary-General appreciates the United States' decision to prolong the ceasefire. This represents a significant move towards reducing tensions and establishing essential space for diplomatic efforts and trust-building between Iran and the United States," the Secretary-General's spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric remarked in a statement.

Guterres, as highlighted in the statement, urges the parties "to avoid actions that may jeopardize the ceasefire and to participate constructively in talks to reach a durable and long-term resolution."

Moreover, the UN Secretary-General wholeheartedly endorses Pakistan's initiatives to promote additional discussions.

source: reuters.com