The Foreign Minister of Pakistan Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met the United Nations Secretary General (UNSG), Mr. Antonio Guterres, at the UN Headquarters in New York.
The Foreign Minister underscored the importance attached to multilateralism and UN in Pakistan’s foreign policy. He stated that Pakistan adheres firmly to the principles of the UN Charter and has always supported solutions to global issues in accordance with those principles.
The Foreign Minister added that, Pakistan welcomes the support of the UNSG in Pakistan’s post-flood situation. He particularly emphasized the active support of UNSG in countering the forces of division in Pakistan by reaffirming the common humanity.
The Foreign Minister lauded the Secretary General’s commitment to combat Islamophobia and also reaffirmed the resolve to work closely with him in this endeavour.
