ISLAMABAD — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for an official visit to Pakistan.
Acting Foreign Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir received Guterres upon his arrival.
Guterres will stay in Pakistan from October 6 to 8. During the visit, he will meet President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
Guterres to Meet Pakistan’s Military Chief
The UN chief will also meet Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff.
The meetings will cover regional and global developments. They will also focus on international peace and security.
Pakistan is expected to highlight its efforts to support multilateral cooperation and international peace.
UN Chief to Visit UNMOGIP and NDMA
During his stay, Guterres will visit the headquarters of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP).
He will also receive a briefing from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
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The briefing will cover Pakistan’s progress in disaster preparedness and early warning systems. The UN said Guterres will see the country’s efforts to strengthen resilience after the devastating 2022 floods.
The visit will also provide an opportunity for Pakistan and the United Nations to discuss regional and international issues.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office said the visit will reaffirm the country’s long-standing cooperation with the United Nations and its support for multilateralism based on the UN Charter.
