The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on the margins of the High-Level International Conference on the implementation of the International Decade, “Water for Life.”

On the issue of countering terrorism, the Secretary-General stressed the importance of addressing root causes. 

The Secretary-General and the Prime Minister also discussed relations among countries in the region, including Afghanistan and Central Asian countries. 

The Secretary-General emphasized the need for improved relations between Pakistan and India.

He also asked for Pakistan's support in adopting and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.