On 26 September 2025 in New York, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting brought Pakistan’s leadership directly to the UN platform during a pivotal week of multilateral diplomacy.
The Shehbaz Guterres meeting served as an opportunity for the two leaders to exchange views on matters of mutual interest and to reaffirm a shared commitment to constructive engagement at the United Nations. Both sides emphasized the importance of continued dialogue between Pakistan and the UN leadership.
The encounter underscored Pakistan’s active diplomatic presence at UNGA80 and provided a forum to highlight national perspectives at an international gathering. Observers noted that the interaction reflected Islamabad’s focus on strengthening ties with the UN and pursuing cooperative approaches to global challenges.
Taking place on 26 September 2025 in New York, the meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Secretary-General Guterres added a high-level bilateral dimension to Pakistan’s agenda during the 80th Session of the General Assembly.
