ISLAMABAD, Sep 04 (APP):Ambassador Olara Otunnu, candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, along with Ruhakana Rugunda, Special Envoy of the President and former Prime Minister of Uganda, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Friday. They exchanged views on the evolving global landscape and challenges facing the multilateral system. The DPM/FM underscored Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to multilateralism and stressed the …
DPM, Ambassador Otunnu discuss evolving global landscape
ISLAMABAD, Sep 04 (APP):Ambassador Olara Otunnu, candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, along with Ruhakana Rugunda, Special Envoy of the President and former Prime Minister of Uganda, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Friday.
They exchanged views on the evolving global landscape and challenges facing the multilateral system.
The DPM/FM underscored Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to multilateralism and stressed the need to strengthen the system, including through effective implementation of understandings and decisions reached in multilateral fora.
He reiterated the importance of respect for international law and implementation of UNSC resolutions, particularly regarding the disputes of Palestine and Jammu & Kashmir.
The DPM/FM expressed the hope that the next UN Secretary-General would play an effective role in strengthening the UN’s capacity to address contemporary global challenges.
Ambassador Otunnu appreciated Pakistan’s longstanding contribution to international peace and security, including as part of UN peacekeeping operations. He commended Pakistani leadership’s diplomatic efforts for regional peace and stability.
Ruhakana Rugunda also extended an invitation to the DPM/FM to visit Uganda.
