New York: At the UN Security Council, Pakistan has praised Columbia's commitment to peace and social reforms. Delivering a statement during the UNSC briefing on Columbia, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Munir Akram called upon all armed groups to sincerely engage with the government to establish ceasefire at an early date, eschew all forms of violence, and recommit to the process of dialogue without preconditions.
According to Radio Pakistan, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Munir Akram, also held talks with Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe in New York. The discussions focused on bilateral relations, counterterrorism efforts in Africa, and the situation in the Great Lakes region. They also deliberated on the future of UN peacekeeping operations and African Union-led Peace Support Operations, emphasizing the need for effective collaboration in maintaining regional and global peace.
Furthermore, Munir Akram met with the Foreign Minister of South Sudan, Ramadan Mohamed Abdallah Goc, where they discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation. They agreed to focus on key areas such as economic development, capacity building, trade, and the services sector, aiming to foster stronger ties between the two nations.