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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Islamabad for a three-day official visit to Pakistan at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Islamabad for a three-day official visit to Pakistan at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.
According to the spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Acting Foreign Secretary Nabeel Munir received António Guterres upon his arrival in Islamabad. The UN secretary-general’s visit will continue from today until October 8. According to the UN spokesperson, Guterres will also visit the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), where he will observe Pakistan’s preparedness and capacity to respond to natural disasters.
In addition, António Guterres will visit the headquarters of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP). During his visit, Guterres will also hold discussions with Pakistani officials on diplomatic and mediation efforts between the United States and Iran. They will also discuss Pakistan’s constructive role and the regional situation. Guterres last visited Pakistan in 2022, when he toured areas affected by devastating floods.
