UN supports normalization of relations between Tehran and Riyadh
The UN is pleased with the resumption of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The organization called this a step forward.
Farhan Haq
UN intends to continue grain deal dialogue with Russia
The United Nations wants to continue dialogue with Russia on the grain deal, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Farhan Haq said.
Istanbul to host grain deal meeting
The United Nations is looking forward to constructive discussions with all parties to the grain deal, Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the UN secretary general, said. According to him, a high-level meeting on the grain will …
UN: all parties reaffirm commitment to Ukrainian grain export deal
All parties have reaffirmed their commitment to agreements on the export of Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea, deputy spokesperson for the UN secretary general Farhan Haq said at a briefing. "Since the signing of the agreement, …
UN chief in self-isolation after being exposed to COVID-19
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is in self-isolation until Thursday after coming into contact with a UN official who tested positive for COVID-19, but he has no symptoms of the infection, Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the …
UN calls on Armenia and Azerbaijan to show restraint
The United Nations calls on Azerbaijan and Armenia to demonstrate restraint and use peaceful means to settle problems between themselves, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Farhan Haq said on Tuesday. "We are following …
UN comments on skirmish on Kyrgyz-Tajik border
The United Nation is following the Kyrgyz-Tajik border situation with concern, Deputy Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General Farhan Haq said. "We have seen these reports, and we do follow this with concern. We are …
UN urges Iran to uphold terms of JCPOA deal
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges Tehran to uphold the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, his deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said at the briefing, according to the transcript posted on the UN website. According to him, the …
UN comments on Turkey pause in Syria assault
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed "any efforts" to de-escalate the situation in northern Syria and protect civilians, U.N. spokesman Farhan Haq said in a statement after Turkey …
UN chief calls for maximum restraint in Strait of Hormuz
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is again calling for "maximum restraint" in the Persian Gulf region and warning all parties that a new confrontation "would be a catastrophe," U.N. deputy spokesman …
UN continues to encourage support for JCPOA
The United Nations continues to encourage support for all governments for the Iran nuclear deal, a UN spokesperson Farhan Haq said, after Washington vowed to re-impose sanctions on Iran lifted under the deal, according to …
U.N. chief urges Iranians to avoid violence as protests continue
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern on Wednesday about the loss of life in ongoing protests in Iran and called for the security forces and demonstrators to avoid further violence, his spokesman said in a …
Guterres welcomes dialogue between North and South Korea
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres welcomed beggining of a dialigue between Seoul and Pyongyang, Guterres’ spokesman Farhan Haq. According to him, international organization remains committed …
UN encourages Kurdistan's proposal to start dialogue with Iraq
The United Nations encourages the Kurdistan Regional Government's offer to halt all military operations and freeze the results of the referendum to settle the conflict, the Deputy Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General, …
UN calls on resumption of negotiations on Nagorno-Karabakh
The UN Secretariat called for the resumption of negotiations on Nagorno-Karabakh, said in a statement deputy spokesman for the Secretary-General of the UN Farhan Haq on Friday. “We have noted the recent statements …
Russian Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin passes away
Russian Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin died at the age of 64, just a day before his 65th birthday, in New York on Monday. "A prominent Russian diplomat has passed away while at work. We'd like to …
US supports investigation of war crimes in Afghanistan
The UN supports the investigation of the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) whether US military forces have committed war crimes in Afghanistan, the Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General, Farhan Haq, …
UN believes meeting between Putin and Erdogan is a good sign
UN believes that the meeting between leaders of Russia and Turkey is a good sign, deputy spokesman of UN Secretary General Farhan Haq said, commenting on the recent talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin …
UN: Inter-Syrian talks will be resumed on March 9th
The inter-Syrian negotiations are to be resumed on March 9th with the participation of UN Special Representative Staffan de Mistura. The information was confirmed by the deputy official representative …
UN urges not to oppress media after deportation of Russia-1 journalists
The United Nations has expressed its concern about the deportation of the crew of Russia 1 from Turkey without explanation. It was stated by the secretary general deputy spokesman of the world organization …
