UN chief lauds Pakistan's role in facilitating humanitarian mission in Afghanistan
Pakistan will continue to assist the United Nations in all possible ways, assures FM
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres lauded Pakistan’s role in facilitating humanitarian mission of UN entities in Afghanistan.
The UN chief admired Pakistan during the telephone call with Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday.
In a telephonic call, both the leaders exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan. FM Qureshi underscored that Pakistan will continue to play its constructive role in support of the efforts to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan.
The minister appreciated the contribution of the United Nations in addressing the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. He noted that it was imperative for the international community to remain engaged with Afghanistan, including by supporting the Afghan people’s socio-economic and humanitarian needs.
Meanwhile, the UN chief expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s role in facilitating the work and humanitarian mission of UN entities in Afghanistan. He sought Pakistan’s continued support in that regard.
The foreign minister assured Guterres of all possible support to the UN in the fulfilment of its mandate. He highlighted the facilitation being provided by Pakistan to the international community in evacuation and relocation efforts.
The minister reaffirmed that Pakistan will continue to assist the United Nations in all possible ways.
