United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on October 7, 2026.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest and the regional security situation.
They also discussed the role of the United Nations in promoting international peace and security.
The two sides exchanged views on regional stability, the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, India’s abeyance of the Indus Waters Treaty and terrorism emanating from Afghanistan.
What did Field Marshal Asim Munir say?
Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to international peace. He also highlighted Pakistan’s contributions to United Nations peacekeeping missions.
The COAS and CDF, Field Marshal Asim Munir, praised the role of the United Nations under the leadership of Secretary-General António Guterres.
He said that the UN has played a role in promoting peace, stability and humanitarian cooperation.
What did the UN secretary-general say?
António Guterres paid tribute to the sacrifices and contributions of Pakistan and its Armed Forces in the War against Terror and UN peacekeeping missions.
He also recognised Pakistan’s continued commitment to international peace and security.
The UN Secretary-General specifically appreciated Pakistan’s efforts towards the peaceful resolution of regional conflicts.
US Afghanistan War Commission delegation
A delegation of the US Afghanistan War Commission met with the Chief of Defence Forces and the Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Monday, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The delegation was led by Co-Chairs Shamila N. Chaudhary and Dr Colin F. Jackson. The group is reviewing the United States’ 20-year involvement in Afghanistan.
The meeting focused on issues related to Pakistan and Afghanistan. The officials discussed Pakistan’s role during the conflict and the security situation in the region.
