In a gathering with the UN secretary basic on the sidelines of the UN Basic Meeting’s 79th session in New York on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif referred to as on Antonio Guterres to make use of his good places of work for the implementation of the related UN Safety Council resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir and to make sure the proper of self-determination of Kashmiris.
Briefing the UN chief on the state of affairs in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the premier underscored Pakistan’s severe issues over PM Modi-led authorities’s egregious actions within the occupied valley and pressured 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 in opposition to the Palestinians and referred to as for an instantaneous and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. He urged the worldwide group to carry Israel accountable.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s assist 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 in opposition to Muslims worldwide. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to actively contribute in direction of worldwide peace and safety as a non-permanent member of the UN Safety Council for the yr 2025-26.
Moreover, the prime minister welcomed the initiative by the UN secretary basic to organise the “Summit of the Future”, and expressed his hope that its consequence would assist the creating nations in bridging the monetary hole for the implementation of SDGs and local weather targets.
Guterres thanked PM Shehbaz for Pakistan’s energetic engagement on the United Nations in addition to for its position in 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, Info Minister Attaullah Tarar, Training 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 enlargement 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.