UN chief praises Pakistan's peace efforts on regional conflicts in meeting with CDF Munir

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday to reaffirm Pakistan's commitment to international peace. Guterres, who is on a two-day official visit to Islamabad, discussed matters of mutual interest, the security environment in the region, and the UN's role in promoting peace and security.

The pair addressed regional stability, the Kashmir dispute, India's breach of the Indus Waters Treaty, and terrorism originating from Afghanistan. CDF Munir emphasized Pakistan's dedication to international peace and acknowledged its contributions to UN peacekeeping missions. The UN chief also paid tribute to Pakistan's sacrifices and contributions in the war against terror and in UN peacekeeping efforts, acknowledging Pakistan's commitment to international peace and security.

Guterres specifically commended Pakistan's efforts towards peacefully resolving regional conflicts. On the first day of his visit, Guterres met with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, appreciating Pakistan's longstanding contribution to the UN and its diplomatic efforts to promote dialogue, mediation, and de-escalation.

Guterres also praised Pakistan's pivotal role in mediating between the United States and Iran, urging the parties to end their conflict and return to diplomatic channels. President Asif Ali Zardari honored Guterres with the Nishan-i-Imtiaz for his distinguished international service, leadership of the UN, and contributions to global peace and development.

Zardari and Guterres later held a separate meeting, where the president appreciated Guterres' principled leadership, efforts for international peace, dialogue, diplomacy, and peaceful dispute resolution, as well as his constructive engagement with Pakistan and attention to the concerns of developing nations.