According to sources, Guterres is expected to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and President Asif Ali Zardari.
During his visit, the UN secretary-general will also visit the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), where he is expected to review Pakistan’s progress in disaster preparedness and its capacity to respond to natural disasters following the devastating floods.
Guterres will also visit the headquarters of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) in Islamabad.
According to sources, discussions during the visit are expected to include Pakistan’s diplomatic and mediation efforts between the United States and Iran.
The meetings are also expected to cover Pakistan’s constructive role in supporting diplomatic efforts and negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
This will be Guterres’ second visit to Pakistan since 2022. During his previous visit, he toured areas affected by the devastating floods that struck the country.