Governance

Ghana Urges Israel and Iran to De-Escalate Tensions

Accra: The Government of Ghana has expressed its concern over the military escalation between Israel and Iran, following the military strikes undertaken by the State of Israel on Iranian territory on 13th June. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency, said Ghana called on the parties to exercise maximum restraint, prioritize dialogue, and accept the channels of diplomatic facilitation to de-escalate the situation.

According to Ghana News Agency, the statement emphasized Ghana's call for the parties to reaffirm their commitment to the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of international law. The statement further urged the parties to urgently recommit to the peaceful resolution of the conflict and to respect the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of each other.

It noted that Ghana stands ready to support a unified response of the international community to de-escalate the conflict to prevent its spread, abate the further destabilization of the Middle East, and contain the unfolding threat to international peace and security.