UNITED NATIONS: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has sought support from the United Nations for countering cross-border terrorism from Afghanistan. The statement came after Deputy PM Dar held a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office.

During the meeting, Dar highlighted cross-border terrorism from Afghanistan and called for UN support in countering terrorism within and from Afghanistan.

He also reaffirmed Pakistan's desire to provide humanitarian support to the millions of destitute people in Afghanistan and to promote its economic development, including through implementing connectivity projects between Central Asia and Pakistan through Afghanistan, the communique added.

FM Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's strong support for the UN's central role in addressing global challenges, including peace and security, development and climate change.

Dar also welcomed the initiative by the UN secretary-general to organise the Summit of the Future and expressed the hope that the Pact for the Future will be fully implemented, meeting the financing needs of the developing countries to implement the SDGs and climate goals.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 19 2025

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