- Premier underscores want for stemming rising tide of Islamophobia.
- Guterres acknowledges Pakistan’s position in the direction of int’l peace, safety.
- PM Shehbaz, Bangladesh’s Yunus conform to increase bilateral relations.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has known as on UN Secretary-Normal Antonio Guterres to make use of his good places of work for the implementation of the related Safety Council resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir and to make sure the precise of self-determination of Kashmiris.
He was speaking to Guterres on the sidelines of the UN Normal Meeting’s session in New York on Wednesday.
Briefing the UN chief on the state of affairs in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the premier underscored Pakistan’s critical issues over PM Modi-led authorities’s egregious actions within the occupied valley and careworn upon the necessity to resolve the dispute to make sure lasting peace and stability in South Asia.
PM Shehbaz additionally condemned Israel’s genocidal marketing campaign towards the Palestinians and known as for a right away and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. He urged the worldwide group to carry Israel accountable.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s help for the institution of a viable and sovereign State of Palestine.
The PM additionally underscored the necessity for stemming the rising tide of Islamophobia and discrimination towards Muslims worldwide. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to actively contribute in the direction of worldwide peace and safety as a non-permanent member of the UN Safety Council for the 12 months 2025-26.
In addition to, the prime minister welcomed the initiative by the UN secretary common to organise the “Summit of the Future”, and expressed his hope that its final result would assist the growing nations in bridging the monetary hole for the implementation of SDGs and local weather targets.
Guterres thanked PM Shehbaz for Pakistan’s lively engagement on the United Nations in addition to for its position in the direction of worldwide peace and safety within the type of its UN’s Peacekeeping pressure.
Pakistan, Bangladesh eye increasing ties
Premier Shehbaz additionally attended a ceremony to mark 50 years of Bangladesh’s membership within the United Nations on the invitation of its Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus.
Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Data Minister Attaullah Tarar, Schooling Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and Particular Assistant Tariq Fatemi accompanied the prime minister.
Yunus warmly welcomed PM Shehbaz and members of his delegation on the ceremony held on Tuesday evening on the sidelines of the UNGA session.
The 2 leaders agreed to advertise cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh in numerous fields.
There was a optimistic dialogue relating to the growth of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
PM Shehbaz arrived in New York on Monday to attend the UNGA 79th session throughout his five-day official go to to the USA.
The premier is scheduled to handle the UNGA on Friday.