PM Shehbaz Sharif met Syrian President on the sidelines of UN General Assembly 2026
New York – 23 September, 2026 (MT Team) : Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met today with President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Ahmed al-Sharaa, on sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to its historic and fraternal relations with Syria. He reiterated Pakistan’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity and political independence, and expressed good wishes for the Syrian people in their efforts towards national stabilization, cohesion, peace and economic recovery.
The two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations, including through enhanced high-level exchanges, activation of institutional mechanisms, and cooperation in trade and investment, education, information technology and other areas of mutual interest. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to contribute to Syria’s reconstruction and economic recovery.
The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s principled support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He underscored the importance of dialogue, diplomacy and respect for the principles of the UN Charter for promoting peace and stability in the region.
The two leaders also exchanged views on the regional situation. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and for a just and lasting resolution of the Palestine issue in accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions and international law.
The meeting provided an opportunity to reaffirm the longstanding bonds of friendship between Pakistan and Syria and to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the years ahead.
