FM Dar assures UN chief of Pakistan's 'continued engagement and dialogue' to restore peace in region

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York, engaging in discussions on regional stability and international cooperation. The meeting, part of Dar's two-day visit, focused on the volatile situation in the Middle East and West Asia.

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principled position and support

During the talks, Dar expressed appreciation for Guterres's commitment to multilateralism and his support for Pakistan's mediation efforts, particularly in de-escalating the US-Iran conflict. He highlighted Pakistan's successful hosting of the Islamabad Talks in April and affirmed the ongoing ceasefire brokered by the nation. Dar assured the UN chief of Pakistan's continued engagement and dialogue aimed at restoring regional peace, reaffirming the country's dedication to the UN Charter's principles.

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provocative and inflammatory statements by India, which he said, “undermines regional stability

Dar also underscored the importance of developing countries' interests within the UN's U80 initiative and stressed the need for reforms based on sovereign equality and consensus. He raised concerns regarding India's "provocative and inflammatory statements," which he argued undermine regional stability. Dar specifically cited India's decision to hold the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance as a violation of international law and reiterated that the dispute over Kashmir remains the "core issue" essential for lasting peace in South Asia. He also expressed concern over terrorist elements operating from Afghan soil, stressing the need for a stable Afghanistan for regional security.

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clear violation of international law, the treaty’s provisions, and established norms governing inter-state relations