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U.N. chief urges de-escalation and dialogue on Venezuela after presidential phone call
Summary
Responding to a question about a recent phone call with Venezuela’s president, the Secretary‑General described the situation as very tense and appealed for de‑escalation, dialogue and full respect for international law.
A journalist asked the United Nations Secretary‑General about his recent phone call with Venezuela’s president and what the U.N. can do to mitigate rising tensions. The Secretary‑General described the situation as "very tense," said the organization has been appealing for de‑escalation and dialogue, and urged that international law be fully respected.
He summarized the U.N.'s position in brief: calls for reduced escalation, engagement in dialogue, and adherence to international legal standards. The exchange was short and no new U.N. measures or specific operational steps were announced during the briefing.
