FM Dar arrives in New York for United Nations General Assembly session

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in New York on Monday to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. He was greeted by Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, and other Pakistani officials. According to the Foreign Office, Dar has a packed schedule of high-level engagements throughout the week.

During his visit, Dar will participate in ministerial forums and deliver Pakistan's statements and interventions on key issues, including bilateral, regional, and international priorities on the UN agenda. Alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he will hold bilateral meetings with foreign counterparts and engage in several high-level discussions on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

Notable engagements include a meeting of the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir, where Dar will emphasize Pakistan's steadfast support for the Kashmiris' right to self-determination. He will also attend OIC ministerial meetings, such as the OIC Foreign Ministers' Annual Coordination Meeting and other Contact Group sessions. Additionally, Dar will address a UN Security Council high-level briefing on artificial intelligence and participate in a meeting on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.

The Foreign Office highlighted that Dar will also chair the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) Council of Ministers meeting. During his stay in New York, he will engage in bilateral discussions with foreign counterparts from several countries, all aimed at promoting Pakistan's ongoing efforts for regional and international peace and stability.