- Dar to hold bilateral diplomatic engagements.
- China calls for a debate under the chairmanship of the UN Security Council.
- Pakistan reiterates commitment to multilateral cooperation.
NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary Ishaq Dar arrived in New York for a three-day official visit to participate in a high-level debate at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on international peace, security and multilateralism, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
Dar will participate in the UN Security Council Open Debate entitled “Maintaining International Peace and Security: Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centered International System”, convened under China’s rotating presidency of the Security Council until May 2026.
The session will be chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
“He will also hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts as well as senior UN officials,” the FO said.
On arrival, Dar was received by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Asim Iftikhar Ahmad and Pakistan’s Consul General in New York Aamer Ahmad Atozai.
According to the statement, Pakistan welcomed China’s initiative to convene the debate, describing it as a timely effort that highlights the importance of strengthening multilateralism and reinforcing the central role of the United Nations in addressing complex global challenges.
On May 28, Dar will also participate in a meeting of the Group of Friends on Global Governance under the theme “Reforming and Improving Global Governance, Working Together to Address Global Challenges.”
During the visit, the Deputy Prime Minister will hold bilateral meetings with foreign colleagues and senior UN officials on the sidelines of UN events.
The Foreign Office said Pakistan remained committed to multilateralism and would continue to contribute constructively to global peace, security and development.
