The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his support for President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace initiative aimed at funding and implementing basic reconstruction efforts in Gaza, according to a Politico report published Saturday.
In an interview with the publication, Guterres indicated his organization is actively working alongside the board’s framework. “There is an objective there that was defined, approved by the Security Council, and we are cooperating actively with structures created by the Board of Peace,” Guterres stated.
However, the UN leader emphasized that he believes the board’s role should remain limited to Gaza’s rebuilding efforts. “This is not the effective way to address the dramatic problems that we have now. We need to be clear about international law, to be clear about the values of the Charter of the United Nations. That is essential in any peace initiative,” he explained.
During the interview, Guterres also addressed regional tensions, urging Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He proposed that the United Nations could play a role in safeguarding the crucial waterway and contribute to reducing ongoing attacks in the area.
The Secretary-General revealed he has not had direct communication with President Trump since the conflict began, though he has maintained contact with other members of the administration.
