ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Islamabad on Monday for a visit aimed at strengthening engagement with Pakistan on regional and global issues.
Guterres was received by Acting Foreign Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir upon his arrival. He is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Guterres will remain in the country through Oct. 8 and is scheduled to meet President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Mr. Dar.
He will also meet Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, with discussions expected to cover regional and international developments as well as Pakistan’s efforts to promote global peace and security.
During the visit, Pakistani officials are also expected to brief Mr. Guterres on the country’s progress in disaster management and the development of early-warning systems.
