Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will lead Pakistan’s delegation to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, beginning September 22, the Foreign Office said Sunday.
PM Shehbaz, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, cabinet ministers and senior officials, is set to address the high-level segment of the annual gathering of world leaders.
In his speech to the UN General Assembly, the premier is expected to call on the international community to address the prolonged occupation and denial of the right to self-determination in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and in Palestine. He will particularly focus on the crisis in Gaza and urge decisive action to end the suffering of Palestinians.
The prime minister will also present Pakistan’s stance on regional security and global challenges, including climate change, terrorism, Islamophobia and sustainable development, the FO statement added.
On the sidelines, PM Shehbaz will attend high-level events, including meetings of the UN Security Council, the Global Development Initiative (GDI) and a special session on climate action.
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He is also scheduled to join a meeting of select Islamic leaders with US President Donald Trump to discuss regional and international peace and security.
The premier will hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders and senior UN officials, underscoring Pakistan’s resolve to work with member states in upholding the UN Charter, preventing conflict, fostering peace and promoting prosperity as a current member of the Security Council.
The FO said PM Shehbaz’s participation at the UNGA would “showcase Pakistan’s strong commitment to multilateralism” and its “longstanding contribution to peace and development.”
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