UN Secretary General calls on all parties involved in the Middle East conflict to continue advancing peace talks According to a report by Golden Finance, on April 14th, UN Secretary General Guterres issued a statement through a spokesperson on April 13th, calling on all parties involved in the Middle East conflict to continue negotiating in a constructive manner with the aim of reaching a final agreement. At the same time, it is necessary to firmly uphold the ceasefire and cease all violations of the ceasefire. Guterres emphasized that all parties to the conflict must respect freedom of navigation in accordance with international law, including freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. About 20000 sailors are involved in this conflict and are currently stranded on ships, facing increasingly severe difficulties every day. The interruption of maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz has had a direct impact beyond the region, leading to increased global economic vulnerability and exacerbating insecurity in multiple areas. The obstruction of fertilizer and its raw material supply has further exacerbated the food insecurity of millions of vulnerable groups worldwide, while also pushing up the cost of living due to disruptions in fuel, transportation, and supply chains. (CCTV News)