The French president asked Israel to put an end to military blows that are not related to the Iranian nuclear program.
According to Elise’s announcement, the French president, speaking to the Council of Ministers today, stressed that a permanent and constant settlement in relation to his nuclear and ballistic program could only be achieved through negotiations and stated that France was willing to enter.
Finally, France intends, according to President Macron, to take European diplomatic initiatives at European level with the aim of reaching an agreement capable of putting an end to hostilities.
Guterres’ statements
At the same time, UN Secretary -General Antonio Guterres expressed his “deep concern” over the ongoing military escalation between Israel and Iran. In his statement, he reiterated the “call for immediate decline that will lead to a ceasefire”, stressing that further tension should be avoided.
Mr, stating that “any additional military intervention could have enormous consequences, not only for the parties involved, but also for the whole region and for international peace and security in general.”
He also condemned the humanitarian cost, denouncing the “tragic and unnecessary loss of human lives and injuries to civilians, as well as damage to houses and non -military infrastructure of vital importance”.
The Secretary -General stressed that “diplomacy remains the best and only way to deal with worries associated with the Iranian nuclear program and regional security issues.”
He reminded the parties involved in their obligations under international law, noting that “the UN map remains our common framework to protect peoples from the scourge of war” and called on the Member States “to fully comply with the Charter and International Law”.
