Pakistan’s delegation was led by Additional Secretary for the United Nations Nabeel Munir, while the French side was headed by Nathalie Broadhurst, Director for the United Nations and Francophonie at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
The consultations were held under the Pakistan-France Bilateral Roadmap 2023 and focused on strengthening cooperation on multilateral issues and developing a better understanding of global challenges.
The two sides discussed the UN80 initiative, the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and development financing. They also reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and the principles and objectives of the UN Charter.
Regional and international developments were also reviewed, with both countries agreeing to enhance coordination on peace and security issues at the United Nations and other multilateral forums.
UN peacekeeping missions, counterterrorism and UN reforms were among the key issues discussed. The two sides also identified new areas for bilateral cooperation and agreed to accelerate collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
The next round of Pakistan-France consultations on multilateral issues will be held in Islamabad.