{"id":6859,"date":"2026-09-25T12:35:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T12:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=6859"},"modified":"2026-09-25T12:35:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T12:35:20","slug":"shehbaz-sharif-un-chief-discuss-regional-peace-palestine-and-afghanistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=6859","title":{"rendered":"Shehbaz Sharif, UN Chief Discuss Regional Peace, Palestine and Afghanistan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NEW YORK: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met United Nations Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the meeting, the prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to multilateralism and the central role of the United Nations in promoting international peace, security and development. He also reiterated Pakistan\u2019s adherence to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appreciated Secretary-General Guterres\u2019 leadership and his role in upholding the UN Charter and advancing the objectives of the United Nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two leaders exchanged views on major regional and international developments, including the situation in the Middle East. The prime minister stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in addressing regional tensions and reiterated Pakistan\u2019s commitment to peace and stability in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets United Nations Secretary General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XesYvM9DrY\">pic.twitter.com\/XesYvM9DrY<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Prime Minister&#39;s Office (@PakPMO) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PakPMO\/status\/2103439117333774387?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 25, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s support for the Palestinian people\u2019s right to self-determination and statehood. He also raised concerns over the growing trend of Islamophobia, particularly in Pakistan\u2019s immediate neighbourhood, and called for effective international action to address the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prime minister and the UN secretary-general also discussed the situation in Afghanistan and the reported increase in terrorism emanating from Afghan soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres commended Pakistan\u2019s role and strong voice at the United Nations, as well as its contributions to international peace and security. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He particularly appreciated Pakistan\u2019s mediation efforts aimed at the peaceful resolution of conflicts and promoting durable peace and stability in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UN chief also acknowledged Pakistan\u2019s role and sacrifices in countering terrorism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEW YORK: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met United Nations Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. 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