FM welcomes reconciliation offer of Antonio Guterres on Kashmir issue

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to United Nations (UN) Munir Akram called on Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Islamabad on Tuesday. During the meeting, both the leaders discussed regional situation with particular reference to Kashmir situation and the Afghan peace process. Munir Akram congratulated the foreign minister for successful visit of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to Pakistan. On the occasion, FM Qureshi said that the visit of UN secretary general is expression of confidence of world community on Pakistan. He also welcomed the reconciliation offer of the Antonio Guterres on Kashmir issue. Earlier, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres left Pakistan after completing a successful four-day visit.  Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to United Nations Munir Akram saw him off at the Allama Iqbal International Airport. Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Zulfiqar Hameed and others were also present on the occasion. Before leaving, Principal Information Officer (PIO) Muhammad Tahir Hassan presented picture album to the UN secretary general at the airport. Appreciating Pakistan’s rich culture, the UN chief thanked the people of Pakistan in a tweet. “I concluded my visit to Pakistan after enjoying the rich history and vibrant culture of Lahore – from the Lahore Fort, a @UNESCO. World Heritage Site, to the majestic Badshahi mosque,” the UN chief tweeted. “Thank you to the people of Pakistan for a wonderful visit!”

I concluded my visit to Pakistan after enjoying the rich history and vibrant culture of Lahore – from the Lahore Fort, a @UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the majestic Badshahi mosque.

Thank you to the people of Pakistan for a wonderful visit! pic.twitter.com/XSPDhKb77U — António Guterres (@antonioguterres) February 19, 2020

Another tweet, the UN chief also gave a message to Pakistani youth. “More than 60% of Pakistan’s population is under 30 years of age. My message to Pakistan’s youth during our #UN75 dialogue: Stay engaged. Keep thinking big. Keep up the pressure to build a better world.” Earlier, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has termed that opening Kartarpur Corridor is good omen for promoting interfaith harmony.  The UNC chief visited Kartarpur and reviewed arrangements at the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib. Upon his arrival, he was received by Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Pir Noorul Qadri. The UN chief also met with various Sikh leader and shared meal with them, who were already present at Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahab. He also laid floral wreath at the grave of Baba Guru Nanak. UNSC Antonio Guterres also laid floral wreath at the grave of Baba Guru Nanak and visited different sections in the complex. On the occasion, he admired the Pakistani authorities for opening Kartarpur Corridor, saying that the it is good step for promoting interfaith harmony.