UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Meets Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, the prevailing regional security situation and the role of the United Nations in promoting international peace and security.

The two sides discussed regional stability, the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and terrorism emanating from Afghanistan.

Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to international peace and highlighted the country’s contributions to UN peacekeeping missions. He also appreciated the role of the United Nations, under the leadership of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in advancing peace, stability and humanitarian cooperation.

Secretary-General Guterres paid tribute to Pakistan and its armed forces for their sacrifices and services in the fight against terrorism and in UN peacekeeping missions. He acknowledged Pakistan’s continued commitment to international peace and security and particularly appreciated its efforts toward the peaceful resolution of regional conflicts.