Dar, UN Chief Discuss Regional Peace, Global Challenges

BISHKEK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State meeting in Bishkek.

According to the Foreign Office in Islamabad, Ishaq Dar appreciated the UN Secretary-General’s leadership in addressing global challenges and promoting an effective multilateral system. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to the United Nations and its longstanding partnership with the organisation.

The two sides discussed the regional situation, preparations for the upcoming session of the UN General Assembly and matters currently under consideration by the UN Security Council.

Antonio Guterres appreciated Pakistan’s constructive and principled role in multilateral diplomacy and acknowledged the country’s contributions towards promoting regional peace and security.

During the meeting, Ishaq Dar invited the UN Secretary-General to visit Pakistan. Guterres accepted the invitation, while the Foreign Office will coordinate with the UN Secretariat to finalise the dates for his visit.

The meeting comes as Pakistan continues its diplomatic engagement on regional and international issues on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek.