Secretary-General’s remarks to press prior to the Security Council meeting on Peace Operations – World

Ladies and gentlemen of the media. Thank you very much for your presence.

I come today bearing a measure of good news – hopeful news in a world churning in turmoil.

It has been said that one might not always appreciate something until it is at risk or gone altogether.

Over the past few days, I believe the world has come to understand and appreciate the importance of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

For stemming the food crisis. For easing prices and pressures on people around the world. For reducing the risks . . .