Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Guterres and Pakistan Army Chief Discuss Regional Security
UN leader António Guterres met Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir.
They met at the army’s headquarters in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan’s army said they talked about regional security and peace.
They also discussed the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, the Indus Waters Treaty and terrorism from Afghanistan.
Munir spoke about Pakistan’s work in UN peacekeeping missions.
Guterres praised the sacrifices made by Pakistan and its armed forces in counterterrorism and peacekeeping.
During his visit, Guterres also met Pakistan’s president and foreign minister.
He visited a United Nations observer group working in India and Pakistan.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres met Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir at army headquarters in Rawalpindi.
The meeting covered regional security, matters of mutual interest and the United Nations’ role in promoting international peace.
Pakistan’s army said the two also discussed Jammu and Kashmir, India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and terrorism from Afghanistan.
Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to international peace and highlighted its contributions to UN peacekeeping.
Guterres was on a three-day official visit to Pakistan and also met President Asif Ali Zardari and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
- Who
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.
- What
- They discussed mutual interests, regional security and the United Nations’ role in international peace; Pakistan’s army said they also discussed Jammu and Kashmir, the Indus Waters Treaty and terrorism from Afghanistan.
- When
- Wednesday, October 7; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
- Why
- The meeting addressed mutual interests, regional security and the United Nations’ role in promoting international peace and security.
Pakistan’s stated position
India’s stated position
Jammu and Kashmir
Pakistan’s stated position
The Pakistani army said the dispute over Jammu and Kashmir was discussed at the meeting.
India’s stated position
India maintains that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable parts of India.
Indus Waters Treaty
Pakistan’s stated position
The Pakistani army said India’s abeyance of the treaty was discussed.
India’s stated position
The article says India placed the treaty in abeyance as part of measures announced after the Pahalgam terror attack.
- Visiting official
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres
- Pakistani counterpart
- Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan Army Chief
- Meeting location
- General Headquarters, Rawalpindi
- Visit length
- Three days
- Other officials Guterres met
- President Asif Ali Zardari and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
- Topics reported by the army
- Regional stability, the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, India’s abeyance of the Indus Waters Treaty and terrorism emanating from Afghanistan
- Other visit stop
- The United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan