Guterres’s Farewell Visit: A Tribute to Pakistan’s Peace Diplomacy

This Insight by Dr. Tughral Yamin analyzes UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s farewell visit to Pakistan and its significance for the country’s international role. It highlights Pakistan’s longstanding contribution to UN peacekeeping, its emerging role in peacemaking and mediation, and Guterres’s recognition of its efforts in the US-Iran crisis. The analysis also explores the significance of UNMOGIP, Pakistan’s climate diplomacy and its support for multilateralism. Importantly, it argues that Pakistan’s future contribution should extend beyond peacekeeping towards peacemaking, diplomacy, institutional capacity and creating space for dialogue.