Key Takeaways
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism and the United Nations.
- Ambassador Olara Otunnu, a candidate for UN Secretary-General, met with Prime Minister Sharif.
- Pakistan hopes the next UN Secretary-General will focus on peace, development, and human rights.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism and the principles of the United Nations Charter during a meeting with Ambassador Olara Otunnu, a candidate for the post of UN Secretary-General.
Ambassador Otunnu, who was accompanied by Ruhakana Rugunda, Special Envoy of the President of Uganda and former Prime Minister of Uganda, met with Prime Minister Sharif on Friday.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Sharif underscored the importance of ensuring respect for international law and international treaties, emphasizing Pakistan’s continued support for multilateralism and the role of the United Nations in addressing global challenges.
He expressed the hope that the next UN Secretary-General would maintain a balanced and interconnected focus on the world body’s three key pillars – peace and security, development, and human rights.
Ambassador Otunnu expressed profound gratitude for Pakistan’s enduring contributions to multilateralism and its support for all three pillars of the United Nations.
He also appreciated Pakistan’s leadership and its key role in ongoing international efforts to promote peace and security.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch.
Prime Minister Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, stressing the importance of a strong and effective United Nations in promoting international peace and security.
Pakistan would continue to extend strong and steadfast support for multilateralism and the role of the United Nations in addressing global challenges.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan
Ambassador Otunnu expressed profound gratitude for Pakistan’s enduring contributions to multilateralism and its support for all three pillars of the United Nations.
Ambassador Olara Otunnu, Candidate for UN Secretary-General
