Aden — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on leaders of the Group of Twenty (G20) to leverage their political and economic influence to reinvigorate peace processes in conflict zones, with Yemen highlighted as a foremost priority.

Speaking ahead of the G20 deliberations, Guterres stressed that the world’s major economies bear a responsibility to use their collective weight to ease global tensions and support diplomatic solutions. “The G20 has the power to shape outcomes far beyond its borders. I urge its leaders to help reopen pathways to peace, especially in Yemen, where millions continue to suffer from war and humanitarian crisis,” he said.

The Secretary-General emphasized that renewed international engagement is essential to break deadlocks in negotiations and to ensure humanitarian access in regions devastated by conflict. He noted that Yemen’s prolonged war has left millions displaced, facing hunger and lacking basic services, making it a test case for the international community’s commitment to peace.

Observers say Guterres’s appeal reflects mounting concern that global conflicts are worsening amid economic strain and geopolitical rivalries. By urging G20 leaders to act, the UN hopes to mobilize broader support for peace initiatives that have stalled in Yemen and other hotspots.

The call underscores the UN’s strategy of linking economic power with political responsibility, aiming to push influential states to prioritize conflict resolution alongside global financial stability.