New york: Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has arrived in the US to attend the high-level signature events of Pakistan's UN Security Council (UNSC) Presidency in New York, as well as for engagements in Washington. In a significant diplomatic initiative, the Deputy Prime Minister is set to lead discussions on key international matters.

According to Radio Pakistan, in New York, Ishaq Dar will chair a high-level Open Debate focused on 'Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes'. This debate aims to explore methods to reinforce multilateralism and enhance diplomacy for resolving disputes peacefully.

Furthermore, the Deputy Prime Minister will preside over the Quarterly Open Debate of the Security Council concerning the 'Situation in the Middle East including the Palestinian Question'. This discussion underscores the ongoing focus on Middle Eastern issues within the international community.

Ishaq Dar is also scheduled to lead a high-level briefing of the UN Security Council, concentrating on boosting cooperation between the UN and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). This meeting forms part of Pakistan's strategy to fortify collaboration between these entities for maintaining international peace and security.

In addition to these engagements, the Deputy Prime Minister will attend a high-level Conference on the 'Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the implementation of Two-State Solution'. This participation highlights Pakistan's commitment to the right to self-determination of the Palestinian people.

During his visit to New York, Ishaq Dar is anticipated to engage in several bilateral meetings with his counterparts and senior UN officials, furthering Pakistan's diplomatic objectives on the global stage.