ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will address the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York tomorrow (Friday), where he will reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism and the United Nations’ role in promoting global peace, security, and prosperity.
According to a statement from the Foreign Office, the Prime Minister will emphasize the need to address long-standing issues on the UN Security Council’s agenda, including the question of Palestine and the Jammu & Kashmir dispute.
In his address, PM Sharif will also highlight the importance of rectifying inequities in international economic relations and reforming the global financial architecture. He will urge the international community to take decisive action against climate change and combat the rising tide of Islamophobia.
“The UN General Assembly’s High-Level segment provides a vital platform for Pakistan to present its views on key regional and international issues. He will stress the importance of placing people at the center of both domestic and global development agendas,” the Foreign Office statement noted.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister will express Pakistan’s commitment, as an incoming member of the UN Security Council for 2025-26, to collaborate with all UN Member States in upholding the UN Charter, preventing conflict, fostering peace, and promoting global prosperity.
