Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday 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.
Meeting with UN Secretary-General Candidate
Dar was talking to María Fernanda Espinosa, former Foreign Minister of Ecuador and currently a candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, who called on him, according to a press statement issued by the Foreign Office Spokesperson. Welcoming Ms. Espinosa, Dar expressed Pakistan’s full support for strengthening multilateralism and ensuring the central role of the United Nations in global affairs.
Need for UN Reforms
Dar 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.
Pakistan has consistently advocated for a rules-based international order and the peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue and diplomacy. The meeting underscored Pakistan's active engagement with the international community on key global issues.
