ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday reaffirmed Islamabad’s strong support for multilateralism and the central role of the United Nations.
Deputy PM Dar said this during a phone call with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, during which he commended Guterres for his leadership and efforts over the years, a Foreign Office statement said.
“Both leaders exchanged views on matters of mutual interest,” it said. The two leaders also agreed to remain in close contact.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone call with UN Secretary-General H.E. António Guterres @AntonioGuterres this evening.
Both leaders exchanged views on matters of mutual interest.
DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong… pic.twitter.com/yJwju72pIF
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) August 19, 2026
Meanwhile, Ishaq Dar also held a phone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Mauritania, Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, and discussed bilateral and multilateral matters of mutual interest.
“DPM/FM affirmed the strong and longstanding Pakistan-Mauritania relationship and expressed commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation in areas of shared interest,” the Foreign Office said.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke today with the Foreign Minister of Mauritania, H.E. Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug @MS_Merzoug.
They discussed bilateral and multilateral matters of mutual interest. DPM/FM affirmed the strong and… pic.twitter.com/yfDMtPtqsP
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) August 19, 2026
Pakistan’s Major General appointed UN Force Commander
It is pertinent to mention that earlier this month, United Nations Secretary-General appointed Major General Jawwad Ahmed Qazi, as the new Force Commander of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), marking another significant recognition of Islamabad’s longstanding contribution to UN peacekeeping.
The country has a long and proud history of contributing troops, officers and commanders to UN peacekeeping missions around the world.
The appointment of Major General Qazi further underscores the country’s commitment to multilateralism and to the UN’s efforts to promote international peace and security.
For Islamabad, the appointment is not only a professional honour for a senior military officer but also a recognition of the country’s decades-long contribution to UN peacekeeping.
Pakistani personnel have consistently served in challenging missions across different regions, earning a reputation for professionalism, discipline and dedication.
Pakistan rejects India’s bid for permanent UN Security Council seat
Islamabad has also rejected India’s claim to a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, with Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, saying New Delhi has “no credentials whatsoever” to stake such a claim.
The country has consistently opposed the creation of new permanent seats, including for India, Germany, Japan and Brazil, and has instead called for an expansion of non-permanent membership as part of any future reform of the Security Council.
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“There are several countries, including our neighbour obviously, which has no credentials whatsoever to even stake a claim for permanent membership of the Security Council,” he said, in an apparent reference to India.
