Antonio Guterres

War in Ukraine must be stopped: UN chief

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Secretary-General of the United Nations, who is visiting Moldova concurrent with the third month of war in Ukraine, said that catastrophe and crisis of refugees show that the war is meaningless and must immediately be stopped.

Amir-Abdollahian:

US max. pressure reason of current situation in Vienna talks

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Iran's FM in a phone talk with UN Chief referred to the continuation of exchanging messages between the US and Iran through the EU and blamed the US’ maximum pressure campaign for the current situation in Vienna talks.

Headlines of Iran’s Persian dailies on May 7

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Saturday, May 7.

UN chief tells Lavrov Ukraine ceasefire needed ASAP

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – In a meeting with the Russian Foreign Miniter on Tuesday, UN Secretary-General called for creating conditions for effective dialogue and a ceasefire in Ukraine as soon as possible.

Russian President, UN chief to meet in Moscow

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday who will come to Moscow for talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

UN chief to visit Moscow and Kyiv

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres is set to meet both the Russian and Ukrainian leaders next week, media have reported.

Iran envoy urges UN to stop Israeli agression in Palestine

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) –Referring to the Zionist regime's crimes in Al-Aqsa Mosque against Muslim worshipers, Iran’s Permanent Ambassador called on United Nations to take immediate action to stop the aggression of the Zionist regime in Palestine.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Lasting peace possible if occupation of Palestine ends

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the establishment of lasting and fair peace in the region is possible only if the occupation of Palestine ends.

UN chief calls for a 4-day truce in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday appeals for a four-day truce in Ukraine after Russia launches new military operations in the country’s eastern Donbas region.

Lack of US political decision brought Vienna talks to halt

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Talks in Vienna over reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal have come to a standstill due to the Biden administration’s inability to make tough political decisions.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Agreement 'close' in Vienna talks, ball now in 'US court'

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Stating that the agreement is close in the Vienna talks, Iranian Foreign Minister said that Iran has passed its proposals on the remaining issues to the US through a senior EU negotiator and the ball is now in the US court.

Iran FM meets UN chief, high-ranking officials in Munich

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

UN chief appreciates Iran generosity towards Afghans

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General António Guterres hailed that Iran and Pakistan have shown unforgettable generosity in hosting millions of Afghans.

Guterres hails Iran role in resolving human crisis in Yemen

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – The Secretary-General of the United Nations hailed the constructive positions of Iran in supporting the peace process, paying attention to humanitarian issues, and initiating political talks to resolve the crisis in Yemen.

FM Amir-Abdollahian holds meeting with UN special envoy

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with the UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen in Tehran on Sunday.

Iran's FM reacts to suspension of voting right at UN

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Regarding suspension of Iran’s right of voting at United Nation, Foreign Ministry Spokesman said Iran commits itself to fully and timely payment of its membership fees to United Nations and other international organizations.

Iran FM tells Guterres Tehran not to tolerate intimidation

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister has told UN Secretary-General that Western parties must know that intimidation against Iran will have adverse effect on Tehran.

In latest report:

UN chief emphasizes on removal of anti-Iranian sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Welcoming Vienna talks between Iran and P4+1, the United Nations Secretary-General in his twelfth and latest report on the implementation of UNSC Resolution 2231stressed the need to remove anti-Iranian sanctions.

Iran serious about achieving good agreement in Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Tehran has entered the Vienna talks in good faith and is serious about achieving a good agreement in talks.

Iran FM stresses tangible results in nuclear negotiations

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iran welcomes negotiations that have tangible, practical results, the Iranian Minister said, adding that Tehran will return to its commitments if other JCPOA members fufilll their obligations.

Iran FM, UN Guterres discuss JCPOA, Afghanistan, terrorism

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has held a meeting with the UN Secretary-General António Guterres to discuss Iran nuclear deal, Afghanistan and the international body's ties with Tehran.

UN seeks $600mn to avert Afghanistan humanitarian crisis

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – The United Nations is convening an aid conference in Geneva on Monday in an effort to raise more than $600 million for Afghanistan, warning of a humanitarian crisis there following the Taliban takeover.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Parties to Vienna Talks should consider Iranians' interests

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – In his phone call with United Nations Secretary-General, the Iranian Foreign Minister said that the negotiating parties should come to Vienna with a realistic understanding and pay serious attention to the Iranians' rights.

UN chief to convene high-level conference on Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will participate in a high-level conference on aid for Afghanistan on September 13 in Geneva.

UN chief warns of 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) –The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, said that almost half of the Afghan population needs urgent aid to survive after the Taliban takeover.

UN chief calls for coop. with Raeisi govt. to achieve peace

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The United Nations Secretary-General said that he is interested in working with Raeisi's administration to achieve peace, security, sustainable development, and human rights around the world.

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Taliban vows formation of inclusive government

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – In a press conference today, the Taliban representatives vowed the formation of an inclusive government.

UN chief urges Taliban to respect intl. law in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – In an extraordinary meeting of the UN Security Council held to review the situation in Afghanistan, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Taliban to respect international law in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan largely spinning out of control: UN chief

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told reporters at UN Headquarters in New York that humanitarian needs were “growing by the hour” and Afghanistan largely spinning out of control.

FM Zarif's letter to UN Secretary-General

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Iran foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General entitled "Documenting Six Years of Western [Non-] Implementation of the "Iran Nuclear Deal," on Friday.