Islamabad, Oct 9, 2026 22:48 IST
Pakistan has stated that war is not the answer and that only peace, dialogue, and diplomacy can bring stability to the region. Foreign Office spokesman Sajjad Haider Khan made the remarks while referring to UN Secretary-General António Guterres' recent visit to the country.
Khan noted that Guterres had clearly stated during his trip that regional peace and stability are essential and that disputes must be resolved peacefully. He added that this messaging aligns with Pakistan's long-standing stance on regional issues.
Guterres visited Pakistan from October 6 to 8, meeting with top national leadership and traveling to the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan, commonly known as UNMOGIP.
Referring to that itinerary, Khan said the UN chief's visit to the observer group reflects his view that its operations must continue. He also emphasized the need to further strengthen the presence and role of UNMOGIP alongside a just resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the local population.
India has consistently maintained that UNMOGIP, which was established in January 1949, has outlived its utility and become irrelevant following the Simla Agreement and the creation of the Line of Control. Following the 1971 India-Pakistan war and the subsequent ceasefire agreement, the group's mandate has been to observe developments related to the strict observance of the ceasefire and report them to the Secretary-General.
Pakistan's latest statements follow the diplomatic visit and reinforce Islamabad's official position that outstanding regional matters should be settled through peaceful means rather than military conflict.