{"id":124839,"date":"2026-09-04T22:35:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T17:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/?p=124839"},"modified":"2026-09-04T22:35:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T17:35:56","slug":"ishaq-dar-ambassador-otunnu-discuss-global-challenges-multilateral-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/pakistan-news\/ishaq-dar-ambassador-otunnu-discuss-global-challenges-multilateral-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Ishaq Dar, Ambassador Otunnu discuss global challenges, multilateral system"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Ambassador Olara Otunnu, candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, along with Ruhakana Rugunda, Special Envoy of the President and former Prime Minister of Uganda, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">They exchanged views on the evolving global landscape and challenges facing the multilateral system.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The DPM\/FM underscored Pakistan\u2019s longstanding commitment to multilateralism and stressed the need to strengthen the system, including through effective implementation of understandings and decisions reached in multilateral fora.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">He reiterated the importance of respect for international law and implementation of UN Security Council resolutions, particularly regarding the disputes of Palestine and Jammu &amp; Kashmir.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The DPM\/FM expressed the hope that the next UN Secretary-General would play an effective role in strengthening the UN\u2019s capacity to address contemporary global challenges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Ambassador Otunnu appreciated Pakistan\u2019s longstanding contribution to international peace and security, including through its participation in UN peacekeeping operations. He also commended Pakistani leadership\u2019s diplomatic efforts for regional peace and stability.<\/p>\n<p>Ruhakana Rugunda extended an invitation to the DPM\/FM to visit Uganda.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ambassador Olara Otunnu, candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, along with Ruhakana Rugunda, Special Envoy of the President and former Prime Minister of Uganda, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar. 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