Geneva (Switzerland): World Health Organisation ( WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has come out in support of UN chief Antonio Guterres following Israel's decision to declare him "persona non-grata," calling the decision "troubling and regrettable."
WHO chief also urged Israel to reverse its decision.
"Israel's decision to declare Secretary-General @antonioguterres persona non grata is troubling and regrettable. The @UN is vital for fostering unity and maintaining international peace and security. We urge a reversal of this decision and a renewed focus on peace efforts," Ghebreyesus posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).
"@WHO fully supports Secretary-General and all @UN colleagues in their mission to provide humanitarian aid to those in need and to address the numerous conflicts impacting the world today. The best medicine is peace," he further added.
