U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all warring parties to observe the traditional Olympic truce during the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games in Japan, and to pursue cease-fires and lasting peace after the competitions end.

The U.N. chief said in a video message Thursday that athletes from around the world have had to overcome “enormous obstacles” to participate in the games in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We need to show the same strength and solidarity in our efforts to bring peace to our world,” he said.

“Seeking peace and uniting around common goals is even more important this year,” Guterres said, details ⇒

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