ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Olara Otunnu, a candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, along with Ruhakana Rugunda, Special Envoy of the President and former Prime Minister of Uganda, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Friday.
They exchanged views on the evolving global landscape and the challenges facing the multilateral system. The DPM/FM underscored Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to multilateralism and stressed the need to strengthen the system, including through the effective implementation of understandings and decisions reached at multilateral forums.
He reiterated the importance of respecting international law and implementing United Nations Security Council resolutions, particularly those concerning Palestine and Jammu and Kashmir.
The DPM/FM expressed hope that the next UN Secretary-General would play an effective role in strengthening the UN’s capacity to address contemporary global challenges.
Ambassador Otunnu appreciated Pakistan’s longstanding contribution to international peace and security, including through its participation in UN peacekeeping operations. He also commended Pakistan’s leadership for its diplomatic efforts to promote regional peace and stability.
Ruhakana Rugunda also extended an invitation to the DPM/FM to visit Uganda.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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