[United Nations Secretary-General Establishes Special Task Force on the Hormuz Strait Situation] BlockBeats News, March 28 – United Nations Secretary-General spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric commented on the situation in the Hormuz Strait, stating that as conflicts in the Middle East continue to escalate and may further intensify, disruptions to maritime trade through the Hormuz Strait could trigger a chain reaction in the coming months, affecting humanitarian needs and agricultural production. Although Secretary-General António Guterres is committed to making every effort to achieve a comprehensive and lasting resolution to the conflict, it is crucial to take immediate action to mitigate these consequences. To address these challenges, the Secretary-General has established a special task force. The task force will be led by United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services, Grete Faremo. It will also include representatives from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the International Maritime Organization, and the International Chamber of Commerce, with other agencies invited to participate as needed. The primary focus of the task force will be to develop and propose specialized technical mechanisms to address the humanitarian needs of the Hormuz Strait. (CCTV News)