New York (Web Desk): Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in New York on Sunday afternoon ahead of his participation in a pivotal meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) scheduled for Tuesday.
The meeting, focusing on multilateralism and global governance, will be presided over by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, as China holds the 15-member UNSC presidency for the month of February.
Dar was welcomed at John F. Kennedy International Airport by a delegation including Pakistan's Ambassador to the UN, Munir Akram, alongside other senior diplomatic representatives.
This meeting comes at a time when concerns over the state of multilateralism are mounting, particularly with warnings from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres regarding the international community’s inadequate response to global crises, which he believes is undermining multilateralism.
In light of this, Mr Guterres has urged countries to reaffirm their commitment to the UN Charter and collaborate to address the world’s most urgent challenges.
Pakistan has expressed strong support for China’s initiative, recognizing the critical need for multilateral efforts to address today’s complex global issues.
In his address, DPM Dar will reiterate Pakistan’s firm commitment to multilateralism and the UN’s role in fostering international peace, security, and sustainable development.
He will also emphasize Pakistan’s priorities as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, focusing on the importance of dialogue, cooperation, and inclusive global governance.
During his trip, FM Dar is likely to engage in bilateral discussions with his counterparts and senior UN officials on the sidelines of the
Meanwhile, the deputy premier will also give interviews to media outlets and hold a press briefing with Pakistani journalists based in the United States (US).
This comes as Pakistan embarks on its tenure as a non-permanent member of the UNSC for the 2025-2026 term, following its election in June 2024 with overwhelming support from member states.
The ongoing efforts to revitalize multilateralism remain essential for addressing global peace, security and development challenges, and Pakistan remains committed to contributing constructively to these collective goals.