UN Chief Meets Field Marshal Munir, Discusses International Peace Efforts
Guterres praised Pakistan’s counterterrorism and peacekeeping role, saying thousands have died in the fight against terrorism, according to the UN chief.
- On Wednesday, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi to discuss regional security and terrorism.
- Guterres is currently on a two-day official visit to Pakistan, where he praised the nation's "longstanding contribution to the UN" and its diplomatic role mediating between the United States and Iran.
- The UN chief paid tribute to the "sacrifices and contributions of Pakistan and its Armed Forces" in the war against terror and UN peacekeeping missions, acknowledging the country's continued commitment to international peace.
- Field Marshal Munir reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to peace and highlighted its peacekeeping efforts, while lauding the "United Nations' role under the leadership of Guterres, in advancing peace, stability and humanitarian cooperation."
- President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the Nishan-i-Imtiaz on Guterres, recognizing his "distinguished international service," while Guterres noted Islamabad's UN Security Council contribution has been "on full display" promoting multilateralism.
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met with Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. According to the army, regional security, the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, India's suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, and terrorism emanating from Afghanistan were discussed during the meeting.
UN chief meets Field Marshal Munir, discusses international peace efforts
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, on Wednesday, where they discussed regional security and international peace efforts. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting covered matters of mutual interest, the prevailing regional security environme…
UN chief praises Pakistan's peace efforts on regional conflicts in meeting with CDF Munir
Outgoing United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised Pakistan’s efforts towards the peaceful resolution of regional conflicts during a meeting with the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Guterres met CDF Munir at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, where the…
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