UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres calls on President Dr. Arif Alvi 17/02/2020

Islamabad; February 17, 2020: The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on the President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi, at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad today. The President commended his dynamic leadership and passionate advocacy for refugees worldwide and hoped that his participation in the International Afghan Refugee Conference in Islamabad would help in renewed focus on this important matter.

The President highlighted the immense contributions made by Pakistan over the 40 years in hosting Afghan refugees and providing them economic and political security. The President also highlighted Pakistan’s efforts in combating climate change and achieving sustainable development.