UNSG Antonio Guterres arrives in Islamabad to attend conference on Afghan refugees
Last updated on: 16 February,2020 10:52 am
During his four-day stay, the UNSG will call on President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – United Nations Secretary General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres on Sunday arrived in Islamabad to attend an international conference on Afghan refugees.
Upon his arrival at the Nur Khan Airbase, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Munir Akram, and senior officers of the Foreign Office and the United Nations in Pakistan received him.
During his four-day stay, the UNSG will call on President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan. He will hold a separate meeting with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. During these meetings, Pakistan s perspective on Jammu and Kashmir dispute will be shared with the UN Secretary General.
The Secretary General’s other engagements include interactions with parliamentarians, media and youths. He will deliver special talks on themes of sustainable development, climate change and peacekeeping.
Mr Guterres will pay special visits to Lahore and Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib.
Earlier, on his way to Pakistan, the UN chief tweeted: “Pakistan is one of the most consistent and reliable contributors to the United Nation’s peacekeeping efforts around the world.”
Lauding Pakistan’s contribution to worldwide peacekeeping efforts, Antonio Guterres said he was visiting the country to express his gratitude to the people.
Pakistan is one of the most consistent and reliable contributors to @unpeacekeeping efforts around the world. I am travelling to Pakistan, where I plan to express my gratitude to the people #ServingForPeace. pic.twitter.com/81PuuIZ9kw
— Antonio Guterres (@antonioguterres) February 15, 2020