UN must be strengthened to meet global challenges, says PM Shehbaz Sharif

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi and Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch were also present at the meeting.

During the meeting, the prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to the principles and objectives of the UN Charter. He also stressed the need to ensure respect for international law and international agreements.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan would continue its full and steady support for the multilateral system and for an effective role of the United Nations in world affairs. He said strengthening the UN platform and multilateral cooperation to meet current global challenges was an important need of the time.

He said he hoped the next UN Secretary-General would focus on the three main pillars of the UN, namely peace and security, development and human rights, in a coordinated and balanced manner.

Ambassador Olara Otunnu expressed deep gratitude for Pakistan’s long-standing and prominent services to promoting the multilateral system and to all three main pillars of the UN. He also praised Pakistan’s leadership and important role in ongoing efforts for international peace and security.