UN chief Antonio Guterres arrives in Islamabad on three-day visit

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for a three-day official visit to Pakistan, as announced by the Foreign Office.

Guterres will be in Pakistan from October 6 to 8 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

When he arrived, the UN leader was welcomed by Acting Foreign Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir, as shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on social media.

During his visit, Guterres is planned to meet President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Ishaq Dar, and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir.

He will also visit the headquarters of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) and attend a briefing at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

This visit will allow Pakistan and UN leaders to discuss regional and global issues and restate Islamabad’s continued support for the United Nations.

Pakistan is also likely to talk about its work to support international cooperation and promote global peace and security.