PM Shehbaz to speak at UN General Assembly’s 79th session in NY – Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to address the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) tonight in New York, focusing on pressing global issues such as Palestine and Kashmir. He will be the second speaker of the session during the UN General Debate at 6pm PKT.

PM Shehbaz is expected to highlight the importance of addressing long-standing UN Security Council issues, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism and peace. As the incoming member of the UNSC for 2025-26, he will emphasize upholding the UN Charter and promoting global prosperity.

During the session, he will address climate change impacts, Pakistan’s fight against terrorism, debt challenges, India’s Kashmir occupation, and the Palestinian genocide by Israeli forces. Notable upcoming speakers include Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus.

PM meets with Iraq, Nepal counterparts

On the UNGA sidelines, PM Shehbaz met with Iraqi and Nepalese leaders, discussing strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation. He praised Iraqi efforts in facilitating Pakistani pilgrims and reiterated calls for Israeli ceasefire in Gaza.

High-level meetups

Throughout his visit, PM Shehbaz engaged in high-level meetings with various world leaders and officials, discussing global issues and collaborations. These interactions included talks with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and philanthropist Bill Gates.