UN chief meets Field Marshal Munir, discusses international peace efforts
- Guterres appreciates Pakistan's efforts towards peaceful resolution of regional conflict
UN Secretary-General Guterres met Pakistan's Field Marshal Munir to discuss regional security, international peace, and key regional issues like Kashmir and Afghanistan, with both reaffirming commitment to global stability.
- Regional security and international peace efforts.
- The Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
- Terrorism emanating from Afghanistan.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, on Wednesday, where they discussed regional security and international peace efforts.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting covered matters of mutual interest, the prevailing regional security environment and the United Nations’ role in promoting international peace and security.
The two sides also exchanged views on regional stability, the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, India’s abeyance of the Indus Waters Treaty and terrorism emanating from Afghanistan, the military’s media wing said.
Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to international peace and highlighted the country’s contributions to UN peacekeeping missions.
He also appreciated the UN’s role under Secretary-General Guterres in advancing peace, stability and humanitarian cooperation.
Guterres paid tribute to the sacrifices and contributions of Pakistan and its armed forces in the war against terrorism and UN peacekeeping missions.
The UN secretary-general also acknowledged Pakistan’s continued commitment to international peace and security and appreciated its efforts towards the peaceful resolution of regional conflicts.