UN Chief urges reopening of Strait of Hormuz, calls for Asian representation in UNSC reform
Published on: May 21, 2026, 4:26 a.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
TOKYO, May 20: Concerned over a deepening global economic crisis, United Nations Secretary-General Ant nio Guterres on Wednesday called for the immediate restoration of freedom of navigation in and around the Strait of Hormuz, while urging a political solution to the ongoing conflict. He also urged for the new composition of the UNSC, stating it would be essential to ensure “greater representation of Asian countries in permanent membership” to reflect the region’s demographic and geopolitical weight in today’s world. He […]
