Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in New York for 81st UN General Assembly

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in New York to participate in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the Prime Minister is scheduled to address the General Assembly on September 25.

In his upcoming address, Sharif is expected to outline Pakistan’s positions on regional and global security, emphasizing diplomacy, dialogue, and the peaceful resolution of conflicts. Key priorities for his speech include sustainable development, climate change, the fight against terrorism, and Islamophobia. He is also expected to bring international attention to the issues of Kashmir and Palestine.

During the visit, the Prime Minister will engage in bilateral meetings with various world leaders and the UN Secretary-General. His itinerary includes attending high-level meetings on development and climate action, as well as participating in a dinner for overseas business forum representatives in the United States. Separately, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with the French Foreign Minister in New York to discuss bilateral trade, investment, and regional tensions involving Iran and the United States.