Pakistan Print edition: 2026-07-07

UNSG candidate calls on Dar

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ISLAMABAD: María Fernanda Espinosa, former Foreign Minister of Ecuador and currently candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, called on the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Monday.

Welcoming Espinosa, the DPM/FM expressed Pakistan’s full support for strengthening multilateralism, and ensuring the central role of the United Nations in the global affairs.

He expressed the hope that the incoming secretary-general will carry out much-needed reforms in the United Nations and will ensure the implementation of longstanding UNSC resolutions, especially for Palestine and Jammu and Kashmir which remain crucial for lasting peace in the Middle East and South Asia.

The DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continue working towards promoting the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, respect for international law and treaties, and active international cooperation for global peace and prosperity.

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