Ishaq Dar Meets UN Secretary-General Guterres; Talks Focus on Peace, Security and Regional Issues

Islamabad, October 6, 2026 | By Irfan Tariq

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in Islamabad on Tuesday, with discussions focusing on regional and global issues related to peace and security.

The meeting covered a range of important issues, including Palestine, Jammu & Kashmir, Afghanistan, counter-terrorism and the future of multilateralism.

Senator Ishaq Dar briefed the UN Secretary-General on Pakistan’s position on Jammu & Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty, reaffirming Pakistan’s call for a just and peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.

The Deputy Prime Minister also highlighted Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to promote dialogue and de-escalation, including Islamabad’s facilitation of the US-Iran Talks. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s position that dialogue and diplomacy remain effective means of resolving disputes and addressing regional tensions.

Secretary-General António Guterres appreciated Pakistan’s longstanding contribution to the United Nations and acknowledged the country’s diplomatic efforts to promote dialogue, mediation and de-escalation.

The meeting took place during Secretary-General Guterres’s official visit to Pakistan from October 6 to 8, providing an opportunity for Pakistan and the United Nations to exchange views on key regional and international developments.