Guterres travels to Pakistan to discuss US-Iran talks — The Express Tribune

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has travelled from New York to Islamabad, Pakistan, for a four-day visit. He is to discuss Pakistan's mediating role in the US-Iran conflict, as well as the country's support for negotiations between the two states.

Meetings in Islamabad

During the trip, which is taking place at the invitation of the Pakistani government, Guterres will meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, President Asif Ali Zardari, and other senior officials.

As The Express Tribune reports, UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric noted Pakistan's diplomatic and mediation efforts. According to him, the secretary-general has repeatedly seen the country use diplomacy to bring parties closer together when dialogue is especially needed.

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Guterres also praised Pakistan's diplomatic efforts in the Middle East conflict. The publication notes that they led to a memorandum that established a ceasefire regime. Ahead of the high-level general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, he called for a return to dialogue to end the war peacefully after the truce collapsed.

Visits to NDMA and UNMOGIP

In Islamabad, the UN secretary-general will also visit Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority. There, he will learn about progress in improving the country's emergency preparedness and strengthening its resilience after the 2022 monsoon floods.

In addition, Guterres plans to visit the headquarters of the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan, UNMOGIP, which monitors the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. He is expected to return to New York on Thursday after the visit.