By Special Correspondent
NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived here to participate in a meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
The meeting on “Practicing Multilateralism: Reforming and Improving Global Governance”, is scheduled to be held on February 18.
The deputy prime minister was received at the airport here by Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations Ambassador Munir Akram and other diplomats.
The meeting has been convened by China under its rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of February 2025. It will be chaired by the Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi.
“Pakistan welcomes this timely initiative by China, which underscores the critical importance of multilateralism in addressing today’s complex global challenges,” said a statement.
In his remarks, Mr Dar will reaffirm Pakistan’s strong commitment to the principles of multilateralism and the central role of the United Nations in promoting international peace, security, and sustainable development. He will also highlight Pakistan’s priorities as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the term 2025-2026, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, cooperation, and inclusive global governance.
On the sidelines of the UNSC meeting, DPM/FM is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts, as well as senior UN officials.
Pakistan remains a steadfast supporter of multilateralism and stands ready to contribute constructively to the collective efforts for global peace, security, and development.
