FM Dar departs for New York to attend UN General Assembly

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar embarked on a trip to New York on Sunday, where he will join Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). According to the Foreign Office, Dar's visit will span from September 21 to 25, with a "comprehensive and wide-ranging schedule" for the high-level week. The official announcement can be found [here](https://twitter.com/ForeignOfficePk/status/1030659047540922368).

During his time in New York, Dar will be present at the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir, where he aims to stress Pakistan's "unwavering support for the self-determination of the Kashmiri people". Additionally, he will participate in various OIC ministerial meetings, including the Annual Coordination Meeting and other Contact Group gatherings.

Pakistan's Foreign Office emphasizes that Dar will engage in high-level discussions on Palestine, reflecting the country's strong support for the Palestinian cause. These meetings will include participation in a Group of Eight Arab Islamic countries meeting and a high-level ministerial session of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution. Furthermore, Dar is set to speak at a UN Security Council high-level briefing on artificial intelligence.

Beyond these meetings, Dar is scheduled to attend a high-level session on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response, as well as chair the meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Council of Ministers. The deputy prime minister will also engage in bilateral discussions with foreign counterparts from various nations during his visit.

He will also accompany Prime Minister Shehbaz during bilateral meetings and other engagements, all aimed at promoting Pakistan's efforts towards regional and international peace and stability.