UN Secretary-General Meets Pakistani Military Chief to Discuss Regional Security Issues

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday. The meeting took place at the military headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. The talks discussed issues of mutual interest, the security situation in the region, and the role of the United Nations in maintaining peace. According to the Pakistani military, the two leaders also shared views on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, and terrorism emanating from Afghanistan. Guterres arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday on a three-day official visit. During the meeting, Munir also reiterated Pakistan's commitment to world peace. He also mentioned Pakistan's contribution to UN peacekeeping missions. The military said Munir praised the UN's role in promoting peace, stability, and humanitarian cooperation under Guterres's leadership. While Guterres appreciated the sacrifices and contributions of Pakistan and its armed forces in the war on terror and UN peacekeeping missions. He also spoke of Pakistan's continued commitment to international peace and terrorism, which India had only postponed the meeting last year.