DPM Dar says UN chief to visit Pakistan 'soon'
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday that United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres would visit Pakistan “soon”, likely before the end of his tenure. In a press briefing, Dar said that the UN chief held a meeting with the Pakistan delegation at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York in September. “We have invited him to Pakistan and the UN…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Friday that United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres is scheduled to visit Pakistan "soon", potentially before the conclusion of his term. During a press conference, Dar disclosed that the UN chief met with the Pakistani delegation at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York in September.
"We have extended an invitation to him and he has accepted," he affirmed. Emphasizing Guterres as a staunch supporter of Pakistan, Dar reminisced about his "unforgettable" assistance during times of crises. He further highlighted that the UN chief's tenure concludes on December 31 of the current year, suggesting that the visit would "likely" occur prior to this date.
Dar mentioned that the itinerary for the visit will be unveiled by the government and will take place "very soon" upon the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. "I believe it will be a significant visit," he concluded. Further updates are expected.
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