The Aporia · CDF Munir reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to international peace in meeting with UN chief

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Pakistan, met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Rawalpindi on Wednesday during Guterres’s two-day visit to Islamabad. The meeting focused on regional security issues including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, India’s actions regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, and terrorism from Afghanistan. Both leaders emphasized Pakistan's commitment to international peace and its contributions to UN peacekeeping missions. Guterres also highlighted Pakistan’s diplomatic role in mediating between the United States and Iran, while President Zardari awarded Guterres with the Nishan-i-Imtiaz for his service to global peace and development.

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Islamabad on October 6 for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The visit comes as Guterres' tenure ends on December 31, 2026. During his stay, he met with Pakistan’s top leadership including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, DPM Dar, and Chief of Defence Forces and Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. Guterres also visited the headquarters of the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) and attended a briefing at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The visit aimed to highlight Pakistan's efforts towards multilateralism, international peace, and disaster preparedness.

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Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to international peace in a meeting with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, the military’s media affairs wing said. asserted

wing → reaffirm → Guterres

In a statement on Wednesday, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Guterres called on CDF Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. asserted

Guterres → say → Rawalpindi

“During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, the prevailing regional security environment and the UN’s role in promoting international peace and security were discussed,” it said. asserted

it → prevail → peace

“The two sides exchanged views on regional stability, the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, India’s abeyance of the Indus Waters Treaty and terrorism emanating from Afghanistan,” it added. asserted

it → exchange → Afghanistan

During the meeting, CDF Munir also reaffirmed “Pakistan’s commitment to international peace and highlighted its contributions to UN peacekeeping missions”. asserted

Munir → reaffirm → missions

He also lauded the UN’s role in “advancing peace, stability and humanitarian cooperation”. asserted

He → laud → peace

According to ISPR, the UN secretary general paid tribute to the sacrifices and contributions of Pakistan and its armed forces in the war against terror and in UN peacekeeping missions. uncertain

general → accord → missions

“He also acknowledged Pakistan’s continued commitment to international peace and security,” ISPR said, adding that Guterres specifically appreciated “Pakistan’s efforts towards the peaceful resolution of regional conflicts”. asserted

Guterres → acknowledge → conflicts

On the first day of his trip, the UN secretary general held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. asserted

general → hold → Dar

During the meeting, Guterres appreciated Pakistan’s “longstanding contribution to the UN, as well as its diplomatic efforts to promote dialogue, mediation and de-escalation”. asserted

Guterres → appreciate → dialogue

He also addressed a joint stakeout with Dar, during which he lauded Pakistan’s “pivotal role” in mediating between the United States and Iran as he called on the parties to end the conflict and return to diplomacy. asserted

he → address → diplomacy

President Asif Ali Zardari also conferred the Nishan-i-Imtiaz on Guterres in recognition of his “distinguished international service, leadership of the UN and contribution to global peace and development”. asserted

Zardari → confer → peace

The two also held a separate meeting, where Zardari appreciated Guterres’ principled leadership, his efforts for international peace, dialogue, diplomacy and peaceful settlement of disputes, as well as his constructive engagement with Pakistan and attention to the concerns of developing countries. asserted

Zardari → hold → countries

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