UN chief ready to assist Pakistan if help sought to dismantle terror sanctuaries | World News - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

UN chief ready to assist Pakistan if help sought to dismantle terror sanctuaries

Press Trust of India, United Nations | ByPress Trust of India
Aug 23, 2017 03:27 PM IST

Donald Trump has slammed Pakistan for its continued support to terrorist groups and warned of consequences if it clamp down on extremism.

The UN Secretary-General is ready to engage with Pakistan to help it dismantle terror sanctuaries if sought, his chief spokesperson has said after US President Donald Trump warned Islamabad for providing safe havens for terrorists.

UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric, left, fields questions for UN Secretary-General António Guterres (right) during a press conference on June 20 at UN headquarters.(AP File Photo)
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric, left, fields questions for UN Secretary-General António Guterres (right) during a press conference on June 20 at UN headquarters.(AP File Photo)

“As a matter of principle, secretary-general’s good offices are always available to any two parties who, who ask. But that is just a statement of principle,” UN chief’s spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

Commenting on Trump’s speech, Dujarric said the hope of secretary general is that the international community “will help come together and help Afghanistan find a political solution that will bring peace to the country.

“And that’s also obviously through the support and efforts of the UN, of the UN Mission there,” he said.

Dujarric added that UN’s focus is on “finding a political solution to the current crisis in Afghanistan” and help the Afghan people who have suffered so much for decades.

Trump had slammed Pakistan for its continued support to terrorist groups and warned Islamabad of consequences if it continued to do so.

Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it's all here, just a click away! - Login Now!

Get Latest World News along with Latest News from India at Hindustan Times.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On