UN chief praises Pakistan’s role in US-Iran dipl...

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• Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad alongside Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday, Guterres said Pakistan had made a significant contribution to international peace efforts by helping create conditions for negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
• The visit is also expected to highlight Pakistan’s cooperation with the UN, its support for multilateralism and its efforts to strengthen international peace and security.
• During that meeting, Guterres also acknowledged Pakistan’s contribution to international peace and security and its efforts in combating terrorism.

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has praised Pakistan for playing an important role in efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to dialogue, urging all sides to end hostilities and return to diplomacy.

Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad alongside Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday, Guterres said Pakistan had made a significant contribution to international peace efforts by helping create conditions for negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

The UN chief praised Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement, saying its efforts contributed to the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, the subsequent ceasefire and the framework established for future negotiations.

Guterres called on all parties involved in the conflict to end the fighting and resolve outstanding issues through diplomatic channels. He also stressed the importance of restoring navigation rights in accordance with international law.