Dar, UN chief Guterres discuss regional, global peace and security issues
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Islamabad on Tuesday, with the two discussing regional and global issues relating to peace and security, the Foreign Office (FO) said. The FO said the discussions covered Palestine, Jammu and Kashmir, Afghanistan, counter-terrorism and the future of multilateralism. Dar briefed the UN…
Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Islamabad on Tuesday. The two discussed regional and global issues related to peace and security, including Palestine, Jammu and Kashmir, Afghanistan, counter-terrorism and the future of multilateralism. Dar informed Guterres about Pakistan's stance on Jammu and Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty, reaffirming Islamabad's call for a just and peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute.
He also highlighted Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to promote dialogue and de-escalation, including the Islamabad talks between the United States and Iran. Guterres expressed appreciation for Pakistan's longstanding contribution to the UN and its diplomatic efforts to promote dialogue, mediation, and de-escalation. The UN chief is set to visit Pakistan from October 6-8 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.
During his visit, Guterres will meet with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and other key Pakistani officials, as well as visit UNMOGIP and attend a briefing at the National Disaster Management Authority.
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