Report: ANI ;
ISLAMABAD — UN Secretary-General candidate Ambassador Olara Otunnu and Uganda’s Special Envoy and former Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar in Islamabad.
The meeting covered the evolving global landscape and challenges facing the multilateral system. Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism and stressed the need for effective implementation of decisions reached at international forums.
He also underscored the importance of respecting international law and implementing UN Security Council resolutions, particularly those concerning Palestine and Jammu and Kashmir.
Ishaq Dar expressed 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 contribution to international peace and security, including its role in UN peacekeeping missions, while praising Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for regional peace and stability.
Ruhakana Rugunda also invited Ishaq Dar to visit Uganda.
