UN chief Guterres arrives in Islamabad for three-day visit

Upon arrival, the Secretary-General was received by Acting Foreign Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir.— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@Foreign. Office. Pk)October 5, 2026During his visit, the UN chief is scheduled to meet President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Ishaq Dar and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir.

He will also visit the headquarters of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) and attend a briefing at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

The visit is expected to provide an opportunity for Pakistan and the UN leadership to exchange views on regional and international developments, as well as discuss Islamabad’s cooperation with the world body. PR No. 2️⃣7️⃣4️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Curtain Raiser: Visit of the Secretary-General of the United Nations to Pakistan (6-8 October 2026) ⬇️ https://t.co/yKLYXC7DG8— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@Foreign.

Office. Pk)October 5, 2026Pakistan is expected to highlight its support for multilateralism and efforts aimed at promoting international peace and security. The country’s progress in disaster preparedness and early-warning systems is also expected to feature in the UN chief’s engagements.

The Foreign Office said the visit reflected Pakistan’s continued support for multilateralism, with the United Nations at its core, as well as its commitment to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.