London: Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has left for New York from London to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
At London's Luton Airport, Pakistan's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr Muhammad Faisal, along with diplomatic staff, bid farewell to the Prime Minister.
According to the statement issued by Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, in his address to the General Assembly, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will urge the international community to resolve the situations of prolonged occupation and denial of the right to self-determination from Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and Palestine. He will, in particular, draw the attention of the international community towards the grave crisis in Gaza, and call for decisive action to end the suffering of the Palestinians. He will also highlight Pakistan's perspective on the regional security situation, as well as other issues of international concern, including climate change, terrorism, Islamophobia, and sustainable development.
FO Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said that the Prime Minister will attend several high-level events on the sidelines of the UNGA Session, including important meetings of the UN Security Council, High-Level Meeting of the Global Development Initiative (GDI), and a Special High-Level Event on Climate Action, among others. The Prime Minister will also participate in a meeting of select Islamic leaders with U.S. President Trump to exchange views on issues pertaining to regional and international peace and security.
Shafqat Ali Khan said that tee Prime Minister will have bilateral meetings on the sidelines with several world leaders and senior UN officials for exchange of views on issues of mutual interest. He will also underline Pakistan's resolve to work with all UN Member States to uphold the UN Charter, prevent conflict, foster peace and promote global prosperity in Pakistan's current role as a member of the Security Council.
FO Spokesperson said that the Prime Minister's participation in this biggest annual gathering of global leaders will showcase Pakistan's strong commitment to multilateralism and the United Nations and to highlight Pakistan's longstanding contribution towards the shared objectives of peace and development.