Ishaq Dar meets UN chief Guterres, presents Pakistan’s position on Kashmir and Indus Waters Treaty

ISLAMABAD (Atemad Desk): Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres met and discussed regional and global issues, including Palestine, Kashmir, Afghanistan, counterterrorism and the future of the multilateral system.

According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, Ishaq Dar briefed the Secretary General on Pakistan’s position on Jammu and Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty. He reiterated the demand for a just and peaceful settlement of the Kashmir dispute in line with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council.

The Deputy Prime Minister spoke about Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for dialogue and de-escalation. These include Pakistan’s role in facilitating the Islamabad talks between the United States and Iran. He described dialogue and diplomacy as the most effective means of resolving conflicts.