Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will join a meeting of “select” Muslim leaders with US President Donald Trump next week in New York, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, the Foreign Office (FO) confirmed on Sunday. According to the FO statement, the meeting will allow Islamic leaders and President Trump to exchange views on regional and global peace and security matters. During his New York visit, PM Shehbaz will lead Pakistan’s delegation to the high-level segment of the UNGA from September 22, 2025. He will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, cabinet members, and senior officials. At the UNGA, the prime minister is expected to call on the international community to resolve longstanding issues of occupation and denial of self-determination, with particular focus on India-occupied Kashmir and Palestine. The FO added that PM Shehbaz will also emphasize the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and urge decisive action to end Palestinian suffering. In addition, he will present Pakistan’s stance on regional security, climate change, terrorism, Islamophobia, and sustainable development. On the sidelines, he will attend several high-level events, including UN Security Council meetings, the Global Development Initiative (GDI) forum, and a special session on Climate Action. Further, during his visit, he will meet several world leaders and senior UN officials to exchange views on issues of mutual interest. “He will also underline Pakistan’s resolve to work with all UN member states to uphold the UN Charter, prevent conflict, foster peace and promote global prosperity in Pakistan’s current role as a member of the Security Council,” the FO added. FO highlighted that the PM’s participation in “this biggest annual gathering of global leaders” would showcase Pakistan’s “strong commitment to multilateralism and the United Nations”. It would also reaffirm “Pakistan’s longstanding contribution towards the shared objectives of peace and development,” it said.
PM Shehbaz to join meeting of key Muslim leaders with Trump in New York: FO
