The New Year has begun with our world in turmoil.

My message is clear:

Stop escalation.

Exercise maximum restraint.

Re-start dialogue.

Renew international cooperation.

Let us not forget the terrible human suffering caused by war. It is our common duty to avoid it. pic.twitter.com/iB1pOu8fia

— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) January 6, 2020