Will chair UN Security Council events, highlight Pakistan’s stance on Palestine and global peace
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to embark on a visit to the United States next week to participate in high-level engagements at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, as part of Pakistan’s presidency of the UN Security Council, and to hold bilateral meetings in Washington.
According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office on Saturday, Dar will chair multiple signature events under Pakistan’s month-long presidency of the Security Council. These include a high-level open debate on “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes”.
“This debate aims to strengthen global multilateral mechanisms and promote diplomacy and mediation as essential tools for resolving international conflicts,” the spokesperson said.
Dar will also preside over the Security Council’s quarterly open debate on the Situation in the Middle East, with a specific focus on the Palestinian issue. Additionally, he will chair a high-level briefing on UN-OIC cooperation, an initiative aimed at enhancing coordination between the United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on matters of peace and security.
In a strong expression of Pakistan’s continued solidarity with the Palestinian people, the deputy premier will participate in the High-Level Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.
During his stay in New York, Dar is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from member states, and engage with senior UN officials to discuss global and regional issues.
Following his engagements at the UN, the foreign minister is expected to travel to Washington, D.C., for discussions with senior US officials as part of Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in multiple areas.
“The visit reflects Pakistan’s increasing role on the multilateral stage and its growing diplomatic footprint in key global platforms,” said the Foreign Office. “It also reaffirms Pakistan’s steadfast support for the Palestinian cause and the peaceful resolution of longstanding global disputes.”
The diplomatic trip comes just weeks after Pakistan made headlines by formally recommending former US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his alleged role in diffusing tensions between Pakistan and India earlier this year. A letter of recommendation, reportedly signed by Deputy PM Dar himself, was sent to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, acknowledging Trump’s efforts in calling for a ceasefire and amplifying the Kashmir issue on the world stage.
Dar’s upcoming engagements at the UN are expected to further underline Pakistan’s commitment to peaceful conflict resolution, multilateral diplomacy, and advocacy for the rights of oppressed people worldwide.
