Pakistan, July 10 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met former Senegalese president and United Nations secretary-general candidate Macky Sall on Friday, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to multilateral cooperation and strong support for the United Nations. The meeting focused on the UN's role in addressing global challenges through peace, development, and human rights. It comes as candidates intensify diplomatic engagement ahead of the selection of the next UN chief.

During the meeting at the Prime Minister's House, Shehbaz welcomed Sall and reiterated Pakistan's longstanding commitment to the United Nations. He expressed hope that the next UN secretary-general would strengthen the organization's three core pillars of international peace...