PM raises Kashmir issue, IWT violations in meeting with UN chief

New York: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session, where he raised critical issues including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, India’s violations of the Indus Waters Treaty, and evidence of terrorism being sponsored inside Pakistan.

During the meeting, which took place following his address to the General Assembly, the prime minister discussed key national and regional matters of concern.

Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the urgent need for a just and peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

The prime minister also appreciated the UN secretary-general’s role in reducing tensions and promoting peace and stability during the recent escalation between Pakistan and India.

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New York: 26 September 2025.

Meeting of the Prime Minister with the UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

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The Prime Minister appreciated the Secretary-General’s remarkable leadership in promoting international peace and stability, as well as UN’s role in strengthening global governance with enhanced voice of the developing countries.

Expressing gratitude for the Secretary-General’s appreciation of the Government’s rescue and relief efforts during the recent devastating floods in Pakistan, the Prime Minister underlined the need for concerted international actions including mobilization of additional climate finance to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the most climate vulnerable countries like Pakistan.

The Prime Minister emphasized issues of critical national and regional importance to Pakistan, particularly the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, violation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and externally sponsored terrorism in Pakistan.

Sharing serious concern over the burning issue of Gaza, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for efforts for an immediate ceasefire and ending the war, provision of humanitarian assistance, and opening a political horizon for an irreversible path to Palestinian statehood.

The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to continue playing constructive role as a member of the UN Security Council for regional and international peace and security.

The Secretary-General lauded Pakistan’s strong voice and critical role at the UN, including principled positions at the Security Council.

They agreed on the need for concerted efforts to further enhance and strengthen the indispensable role of the United Nations in advancing global peace and development