- Dar will hold bilateral diplomatic engagements.
- China organizes a debate under the presidency of the UNSC.
- Pakistan reiterates its commitment to multilateral cooperation.
NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in New York on a three-day official visit to attend a high-level debate of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on international peace, security and multilateralism, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Dar will participate in the UN Security Council open debate titled “Maintaining international peace and security: respecting the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centered international system”, organized under China’s rotating presidency of the Security Council in May 2026.
The session will be chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
“He will also hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts, as well as with senior UN officials,” FO said.
Upon his arrival, Dar was received by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, and Pakistan’s Consul General in New York, Aamer Ahmad Atozai.
According to the statement, Pakistan welcomed China’s initiative in organizing this debate, describing it as a timely effort highlighting the importance of strengthening multilateralism and strengthening the central role of the United Nations in responding to complex global challenges.
On May 28, Dar will also attend a meeting of the Group of Friends on Global Governance under the theme “Reforming and Improving Global Governance, Working Together to Address Global Challenges.”
During his visit, the Deputy Prime Minister will hold bilateral meetings with his foreign counterparts and senior UN officials on the sidelines of UN events.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Pakistan remains committed to multilateralism and will continue to contribute constructively to global peace, security and development efforts.
