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Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar to Visit US for Multilateralism and Peace Talks

Strategic Insights

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Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, will visit the United States from July 20 to 24, where he will engage in high-level diplomatic meetings and address the UN Security Council. During his stay, Dar will host two significant events at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, focusing on promoting international peace and security through multilateralism and the peaceful settlement of disputes. The visit aims to strengthen Pakistan's diplomatic ties with the US and other international partners, with Dar set to meet with senior US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Key Takeaways:

  • Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will visit the United States from July 20 to 24, making his way to New York to address the UN Security Council and host two high-level events.
  • On July 22, Pakistan will host a debate at the UNSC on "Promoting International Peace and Security Through Multilateralism and the Peaceful Settlement of Disputes," with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in attendance.
  • The debate is expected to attract foreign ministers from friendly countries, further emphasizing Pakistan's commitment to regional cooperation and peace.
  • On July 24, a briefing on "Cooperation Between the United Nations and Regional Organizations" will take place at the UN Security Council, with discussions on cooperation between the UN and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
  • Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will address the UN Security Council on July 22, representing Pakistan as the President of the Security Council.
  • Dar will also meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and other senior officials during his visit.
  • In Washington, DPM/FM Ishaq Dar is expected to meet with senior US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Statistics:

  • The envisioned debate at the UNSC on July 22 involves a broad participation including foreign ministers from friendly countries, emphasizing Pakistan's commitment to regional cooperation and peace.
  • The upcoming events will be hosted by Pakistan as the President of the UN Security Council, indicating a strategic shift towards greater diplomatic engagement and cooperation.
  • The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has accepted the invitation to participate in the debate, highlighting the importance of multilateralism and peaceful dispute resolution.
  • July 22 and July 24 are the assigned days for the two high-level events that promise to shape the global discourse on international peace and security.

Sources:

  • Sources in the Foreign Office
  • UNSC Debate on "Promoting International Peace and Security Through Multilateralism and the Peaceful Settlement of Disputes" (exact date: July 22)
  • UNSC Briefing on "Cooperation Between the United Nations and Regional Organizations" (exact date: July 24)
  • Interview with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar (exact date and source not mentioned)

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