Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi arrives in New York to
participate in the 72nd UN General Assembly Session. The visit will focus on
apprising the international community of Pakistan’s successes in pursuing its
economic and development objectives, highlighting its commitment to peace and
security in the region and interacting with global political leaders, media
personalities and global business leaders, says a press release received here
today from New York.
The Prime
Minister will address the high level segment of the UN General Assembly
on Thursday, 21st September 2017. In his policy
statement, he will enunciate Pakistan’s position on key international issues
including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. He will inform the world body about
Pakistan’s successes in the economic field and in fighting terrorism and
extremism. The Prime Minister is scheduled to meet the UN Secretary
General Antonio Guterres.
Prime Minister
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will also address the Council on Foreign Relations besides
interacting with Pakistan-US Business Council.