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Shehbaz Espinosa Meeting: PM Backs UN Leadership

Shehbaz Espinosa meeting highlights Pakistan's UN support

By Desk Assistant Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Pakistan & UN – (Web Desk) – In the Shehbaz Espinosa meeting held on Monday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif once again promised Pakistan’s full support for the United Nations. The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad.

The Prime Minister welcomed Maria Fernanda Espinosa, who is running for the top post of UN Secretary-General. He said Pakistan has always valued the United Nations and its role in keeping peace around the world.

Shehbaz Sharif said he hopes the next UN chief will keep working on three main goals. These include following the UN Charter, making sure Security Council decisions are carried out, and respecting international laws and agreements. He also spoke about the need for stronger teamwork between member countries to bring more peace and growth worldwide.

Islamabad: 6 July 2026.

Candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, H.E. Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House today.

While welcoming Ms. Espinosa, the Prime Minister expressed Pakistan’s… pic.twitter.com/aJbZoHWzs3

— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) July 6, 2026

Espinosa thanked the Prime Minister for meeting her. She praised Pakistan’s efforts in recent peace talks in the region. She also spoke highly of Pakistan’s long history of working closely with the United Nations.

This was not Espinosa’s first visit to Pakistan. She had come here before in 2019, when she held the role of President of the UN General Assembly.

The Shehbaz Espinosa meeting comes at a time when several world leaders are choosing the next UN Secretary-General. Pakistan’s support could carry weight in this global decision.