UN Chief Guterres Praises Pakistan's Mediation in US-Iran Talks
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres lauds Islamabad's diplomatic role during a two-day visit, urging an end to regional conflicts and a return to diplomacy.
KEY POINTS
- Guterres visits Islamabad for two days, meeting top civil and military leadership.
- UN chief praises Pakistan's mediation enabling US-Iran dialogue after 47 years.
- Guterres calls for end to conflicts, return to diplomacy, and Gaza ceasefire.
- Army Chief Munir reaffirms commitment to UN peacekeeping and regional stability.
- PM Shehbaz Sharif endorses UN80 Initiative and multilateralism.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for a two-day official visit, his first since 2022. He met with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
Guterres praised Pakistan's "pivotal role" as a trusted mediator between the United States and Iran. He credited Islamabad's diplomatic efforts with facilitating the June 17 Islamabad memorandum of understanding, a subsequent ceasefire, and a framework for future negotiations between the two rivals.
“Pakistan's spirit of engagement is front and centre on issues of international peace and security.”
The UN chief urged all parties to end conflicts, return to diplomacy, and restore navigational rights in accordance with international law. He warned that focus on Ukraine and the Gulf must not overshadow the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, calling for an immediate end to the destruction there.
During a meeting at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, Field Marshal Munir reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to international peace and highlighted contributions to UN peacekeeping missions. Guterres acknowledged Pakistan's sacrifices in the war against terror and its efforts toward peaceful resolution of regional disputes, including Jammu and Kashmir.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded Guterres for his principled commitment to the UN Charter and multilateralism. The premier reaffirmed Pakistan's support for an effective, inclusive UN and welcomed the Secretary-General's UN80 Initiative.
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