UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir discuss regional stability, Kashmir, the Indus Waters Treaty and terrorism emanating from Afghanistan.

RAWALPINDI: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres met Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Wednesday, with regional security, Kashmir and terrorism emanating from Afghanistan among the key issues discussed.

According to information released about the meeting, Guterres and Field Marshal Asim Munir exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, the prevailing regional security environment and the role of the United Nations in promoting international peace and security.

The two sides also discussed regional stability, the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, India’s decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance and terrorism emanating from Afghanistan.

Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to international peace and highlighted the country’s contributions to United Nations peacekeeping missions. He also appreciated the UN’s efforts under Guterres’ leadership to advance peace, stability and humanitarian cooperation.

Guterres paid tribute to the sacrifices and contributions of Pakistan and its armed forces in the fight against terrorism and their role in UN peacekeeping missions.

The UN chief also acknowledged Pakistan’s continued commitment to international peace and security and appreciated its efforts to seek peaceful solutions to regional conflicts.

The meeting came a day after Guterres held talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad, where Pakistan’s positions on Jammu and Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty were also discussed.

Dar briefed the UN secretary-general on Pakistan’s call for a just and peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions. He also raised Pakistan’s concerns over the continued use of Afghan soil for terrorist attacks against Pakistan.

Guterres is on an official visit to Pakistan during which he has held meetings with senior Pakistani officials and discussed regional and global peace and security issues.