New york: Pakistan acknowledges with thanks the statement issued by United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres welcoming the recent ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India.

Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan in a statement issued on Sunday said that Pakistan concurs with the Secretary-General's assessment that this development represents a positive step toward promoting an environment conducive to durable peace and stability in South Asia.

Shafqat Ali Khan said that in this context, Pakistan reiterates that the just and peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and the legitimate aspirations of the Kashmiri people, remains essential for the realization of lasting peace in the region.

He said that Pakistan attaches high importance to the role of the United Nations in promoting peace and regional stability. We remain steadfast in our commitment to constructive and result-oriented dialogue, based on the principles of the UN Charter and international law, with a view to ensuring peace, security, and development for the peoples of South Asia, Shafqat Ali Khan said.