ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to multilateralism, international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter, and stressed the need for a strong and effective UN in promoting international peace and security.
He expressed these views during a meeting with Ambassador Olara Otunnu, a candidate for the post of UN Secretary-General, who called on the Prime Minister.
He was accompanied by Ruhakana Rugunda, Special Envoy of the President of Uganda and former Prime Minister of Uganda.
Prime Minister Sharif underscored the need to ensure respect for international law and international treaties, and said Pakistan would continue to extend strong and steadfast support for multilateralism and the role of the United Nations in addressing global challenges.
He expressed the hope that the next UN Secretary-General would maintain a balanced and interconnected focus on the world body’s three key pillars – peace and security, development, and human rights.
The prime minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and stressed the importance of a strong and effective United Nations in promoting international peace and security.
Ambassador Otunnu expressed profound gratitude for Pakistan’s enduring contributions to multilateralism and its support for all three pillars of the United Nations.
He also appreciated Pakistan’s leadership and its key role in ongoing international efforts to promote peace and security.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch were also present.
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