UN chief arrives in Pakistan on a three-day visit

By Web Desk Staff On Feb 16, 2020

Islamabad: The United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres, on Sunday arrived in Pakistan on a three-day visit, Foreign Office said.

“Visit of UNSG is an acknowledgment of our long-standing cooperation with
@UN & our critical role 4 peace & stability in our region & the world,” the Foreign Office said in a Tweet.

🇵🇰 🇺🇳 Warm welcome to our honored guest.

UNSG @antonioguterres has arrived on a 3 day visit to 🇵🇰.

Visit of UNSG is an acknowledgment of our long-standing cooperation with @UN & our critical role 4 peace & stability in our region & the world. #Pakistan4peace @UNinPakistan pic.twitter.com/qkg9nQzZGM
— Spokesperson 🇵🇰 MoFA (@ForeignOfficePk) February 15, 2020

The Secretary-General will participate in the “International Conference on 40 Years of Hosting Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: A New Partnership for Solidarity” and will deliver a keynote address. The Secretary-General will call on the President and the Prime Minister.

He will also hold meeting with Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi. The Secretary-General’s other engagements will include interactions with parliamentarians, media and the youth. He will deliver special talks on themes of sustainable development, climate change and peacekeeping.