UN chief meets CDF Munir, discusses regional security and peace efforts
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed regional stability, and international peace efforts during a meeting at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Wednesday.
The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, the prevailing regional security environment and the UN’s role in promoting international peace and security, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
The discussions also covered regional stability, the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, India’s continued abeyance of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and terrorism emanating from Afghanistan, the military’s media wing said.
During the meeting, Field Marshal Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to international peace and highlighted the country’s contributions to United Nations peacekeeping missions.
He also praised the UN’s role, under the leadership of Secretary-General Guterres, in advancing global peace, stability and humanitarian cooperation.
The UN chief paid tribute to the sacrifices made by Pakistan and its armed forces in the war against terrorism and acknowledged their contributions to UN peacekeeping operations, according to the military’s media wing.
Guterres also recognised Pakistan’s continued commitment to international peace and security and appreciated its efforts towards the peaceful resolution of regional conflicts.
PM Shehbaz, Guterres discuss global challenges
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday welcomed UN Secretary-General Guterres, who is on an official visit to Pakistan, and reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to multilateralism, dialogue and peaceful dispute resolution.
PM Shehbaz welcomed Guterres’ UN80 Initiative, stressing that UN reforms should address developing countries’ priorities while strengthening conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding.
The prime minister highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to promote dialogue and de-escalation, including its mediation role between the United States and Iran, saying diplomacy was the only viable path to resolving disputes.
He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, calling for a peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute under relevant UN resolutions. He also said the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) was binding and India’s decision to place it in abeyance had no legal basis.
The premier stressed the need for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan, while calling for concrete and verifiable action against terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil.
He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Palestinian self-determination and implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan and UNSC Resolution 2803.
The UN chief appreciated Pakistan’s contribution to UN peacekeeping and international peace and security, and welcomed its diplomatic efforts for dialogue and de-escalation.
PM Shehbaz also underscored the need for affordable financing for developing countries, while later hosting a dinner for the UN chief and his delegation.
