Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will represent Pakistan at the annual session of the UN General Assembly, where he is expected to meet US President Donald Trump and other world leaders. These meetings will discuss regional and global peace, security and issues of mutual interest.
According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the Prime Minister will urge the international community in his address to the General Assembly to resolve the long-standing conflicts of Kashmir and Palestine immediately and peacefully. On this occasion, he will also present Pakistan’s stance on important issues such as climate change, Islamophobia, terrorism and sustainable development.
A high-level delegation including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will also participate in the Prime Minister’s visit. During the visit, the Prime Minister will also attend the UN Security Council meeting, the High-Level Meeting of the Global Development Initiative and the Special Session on Climate Action.
The Foreign Office says that the Prime Minister will highlight the commitment in his meetings with world leaders and UN officials that Pakistan, as a member of the Security Council, will continue to play its active role for peace, conflict prevention and global development in the world.
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