ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will travel from Beijing to New York for an official visit from May 26 to 28 to participate in key United Nations meetings focused on international peace, security and global governance, the Foreign Office said on Monday.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dar will attend the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on May 26 titled “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centered International System.”
The debate has been convened under China’s rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for May 2026 and will be chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Pakistan welcomed China’s initiative, describing it as a timely effort to reinforce multilateralism and strengthen the central role of the United Nations in addressing increasingly complex global challenges.
The Foreign Office said Pakistan remained firmly committed to supporting multilateral diplomacy and constructive international engagement aimed at promoting global peace, security and sustainable development.
During his visit, Dar will also attend a meeting of the Group of Friends on Global Governance on May 28, being held under the theme “Reforming and Improving Global Governance, Working Together to Address Global Challenges.”
The gathering is expected to focus on international cooperation, reform of global institutions and coordinated responses to emerging geopolitical, economic and security challenges.
On the sidelines of the meetings, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with fellow foreign ministers and senior United Nations officials to discuss matters of mutual interest and regional and international developments.
The visit comes as Pakistan continues diplomatic engagement at multilateral forums on issues related to international peace, regional stability, economic cooperation and reform of global governance mechanisms.
