Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif met United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres and called for the implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir.
PM Shehbaz called on Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly Session in New York.
Briefing the Secretary General on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the prime minister underscored Pakistan’s serious concerns over India’s egregious actions in the occupied Valley and stressed upon the need to resolve the dispute to ensure lasting peace and stability in South Asia.
He also condemned Israel’s genocidal campaign against the Palestinians, and called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. He urged the international community to hold Israel accountable. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the establishment of a viable and sovereign State of Palestine.
Shehbaz Sharif also underscored the need for stemming the rising tide of Islamophobia, and discrimination against Muslims worldwide. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to actively contribute towards international peace and security as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the year 2025-26.
