United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for a three-day official visit to Pakistan, where he is scheduled to meet the country’s top civil and military leadership.
The Foreign Office said Guterres arrived at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Acting Foreign Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir received the UN chief upon his arrival. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan
During his October 6–8 visit, Guterres is scheduled to meet President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. Associated Press of Pakistan
Guterres to Hold Meetings With Pakistan’s Leadership
The meetings are expected to provide an opportunity to discuss regional and international developments as well as Pakistan’s role in multilateral diplomacy and international peace and security.
According to the Foreign Office, the visit will also highlight Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and early-warning systems. The UN chief is scheduled to receive a briefing at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan
Guterres will also visit the headquarters of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) in Islamabad. The UN has maintained the observer mission in the region for decades to monitor developments linked to the India-Pakistan dispute. United Nations
Regional Issues and Pakistan’s UN Role
The visit comes as Pakistan remains engaged in discussions on major regional and international issues. Guterres and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had also met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York in September, where regional and international developments, including the situation in the Middle East, were discussed. Dawn
The UN chief’s Pakistan visit also comes near the end of his tenure as secretary-general, which is scheduled to conclude on December 31, 2026. He previously visited Pakistan in 2022 following the devastating floods and has remained involved in international efforts concerning climate resilience and disaster response. Dawn
Visit Highlights Pakistan-UN Cooperation
The Foreign Office said the visit reflects Pakistan’s continued support for multilateralism and the principles of the UN Charter. It also provides an opportunity to acknowledge Guterres’s contribution to international peace and development.
Further details of the meetings and any agreements or announcements will emerge as the three-day visit progresses.
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