ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening multilateralism and supporting the central role of the United Nations in addressing global challenges.
Prime Minister Sharif made these remarks during a meeting in Islamabad with Michelle Bachelet, a candidate for the position of UN Secretary-General, who called on the prime minister on Tuesday, a PM House’s media wing statement said.
Ms. Michelle Bachelet, candidate for the position of the UN Secretary General, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on 14 July 2026. pic.twitter.com/rL4J7ZxsNf
— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) July 14, 2026
Shehbaz Sharif emphasised the importance of upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, ensuring the effective implementation of UN resolutions and international agreements, and promoting balanced progress across the three main pillars of the United Nations: peace and security, development, and human rights.
The prime minister also stressed the need for greater international cooperation and called for renewed efforts to accelerate progress toward achieving the global development agenda.
Islamabad: 14 July 2026.
Ms. Michelle Bachelet, candidate for the position of the UN Secretary General, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad today.
Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Sen. Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign… pic.twitter.com/9GwhuSjsCb
— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) July 14, 2026
Bachelet commended Pakistan’s historic and invaluable contributions to the United Nations and appreciated the country’s ongoing contributions to regional and international peace and security.
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Earlier, the candidate for UN Secretary-General held a separate meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar at the Foreign Office.
During the meeting, Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to advancing the objectives and principles of the UN Charter, and respect for international law and international treaties.
H.E. Ms. Michelle Bachelet Jeria, Candidate for UN Secretary-General, called on the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50.
DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to advancing the objectives and principles of the UN Charter, and respect… pic.twitter.com/KSh4NCWIoy
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 14, 2026
Emphasising the vital role of the UN in advancing the global development agenda, he stressed, “The UN must remain responsive to the needs of the developing nations.”
DPM Dar also underscored the need for the peaceful resolution of international disputes through the faithful implementation of UN Security Council resolutions for sustainable global peace. He especially underscored the need for addressing the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and the Palestine issue in this regard.
