UN Chief warns no Middle East peace without two-state solution

New York, Sept. 16 (Petra) — United Nations Secretary-General
António Guterres reaffirmed on Wednesday that “there will be no peace
in the Middle East without the realization of the two-state
solution.”

Speaking at a press conference at UN Headquarters, Guterres stressed
the need not to forget “the horrific suffering endured by the
Palestinian people both in the Gaza Strip and in the West Bank,”
calling for an end to what he described as the “creeping annexation
of the West Bank.”

As world leaders prepare to gather for the 81st session of the UN
General Assembly, Guterres urged global leaders to fulfill their
promises, uphold the UN Charter, defend international law, protect
human rights, invest in sustainable and inclusive development, and
push for peace.

The UN chief noted that the world is entering a period of “profound
uncertainty,” marked by shifts in power dynamics, rapid changes, and
escalating threats that demand strengthened international
cooperation.

//Petra// AF