United Nations Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres met Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday, holding wide‑ranging talks on regional security, multilateral diplomacy, and disaster preparedness.
The meeting, part of Guterres’s three‑day official visit to Pakistan, also saw Dar raise the Kashmir issue, underscoring Islamabad’s concerns over regional stability. The discussions highlighted Pakistan’s push for greater UN engagement in South Asia, particularly on humanitarian and conflict‑resolution fronts.
Guterres, whose second five‑year term as UN chief ends in December 2026, arrived in Islamabad earlier in the day at Dar’s invitation. His visit reflects the UN’s continued emphasis on strengthening ties with Pakistan, a key player in peacekeeping, climate resilience, and regional diplomacy.
The talks also touched on global challenges, including climate change, disaster management, and the importance of multilateral cooperation in addressing humanitarian crises. Pakistan has been seeking stronger UN support for its flood recovery programs and broader disaster preparedness initiatives.
Analysts note that Guterres’s stop in Islamabad comes at a sensitive time, with South Asia facing heightened geopolitical tensions and pressing development challenges. His engagement with Pakistan’s leadership signals the UN’s intent to remain actively involved in the region’s evolving dynamics.
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