ISLAMABAD, October 6, 2026: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for a three-day official visit to Pakistan, the Foreign Office said.

Guterres is visiting Pakistan from October 6 to 8 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Acting Foreign Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir received the UN chief upon his arrival, according to the Foreign Office.

During the visit, Guterres is scheduled to meet President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.

Guterres to Discuss Regional and Global Issues

The Foreign Office said the visit will provide an opportunity to reaffirm Pakistan’s longstanding cooperation with the United Nations.

The discussions will also cover regional and international developments. In addition, Pakistan plans to highlight its support for multilateralism and efforts to promote international peace and security.

The Foreign Office said the visit would also highlight Pakistan’s progress in disaster preparedness and early-warning systems.

Guterres is expected to visit the headquarters of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP). He will also attend a briefing at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

UN Chief to Review Pakistan’s Disaster Preparedness

The United Nations said Guterres will visit the NDMA to review Pakistan’s progress in strengthening disaster preparedness and resilience following the devastating floods.

The visit comes as Pakistan continues to improve its disaster management and early-warning capabilities.

The UN secretary-general is also expected to discuss Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts concerning the conflict between the United States and Iran.

According to the UN, Guterres will discuss Pakistan’s mediation and diplomatic engagement, including its role in supporting negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

Pakistan Reaffirms Support for Multilateralism

The Foreign Office said the visit would provide an opportunity to acknowledge Guterres’s leadership and contributions to international peace and development.

It also described the visit as reflecting Pakistan’s continued support for multilateralism, with the United Nations at its core.

Guterres departed New York on October 4 after the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. He is expected to return on Thursday after completing his Pakistan visit.