"MUNIR AKRAM"

Informal comments to the media by Munir Akram, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, following Security Council consultations on Afghanistan.

Pakistan’s Ambassador Munir Akram said the “ideal” time to end the Afghan conflict through negotiations “might have been when the US and NATO troops were at their maximum military strength.” He added that “a continuation of foreign military presence for a longer duration now, would not have yielded any positive outcome.” UNIFEED

Munir Akram, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, presents Pakistan’s position on Afghanistan following a Security Council briefing.

Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

General Assembly adopts resolutions aimed at ensuring global access to eye care, combating illicit trafficking in wildlife, highlighting links with 2030 Agenda.

Economic and Social Council adopts Ministerial Declaration of global solidarity to stop COVID-19 pandemic, forge green recovery, concluding high-level segment.

Introduction of the reports of the Secretary-General on the theme of HLPF and ECOSOC, and on long term impact of current trends on the SDGs

Adopting Ministerial Declaration, member States commit to overcome COVID-19 pandemic, rebuild together with inclusive, green plans, as high-level political forum ends.

Adopting Ministerial Declaration, member States commit to overcome COVID-19 pandemic, rebuild together with inclusive, green plans, as high-level political forum ends.

High-level political forum considers findings, recommendations from regional commissions on progress, frameworks for achieving sustainable development.