ISLAMABAD: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has congratulated Pakistan for carrying out successful general elections on Wednesday, his spokesman said.
Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan on Thursday declared victory on Thursday and is poised to become Pakistan’s next prime minister as his party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) emerged as the biggest party in parliament.
“The Secretary-General congratulates the people of Pakistan on the July 25 general elections. By exercising their constitutional right to vote, the people of Pakistan have reaffirmed their commitment to a democratic Pakistan,” Guterres was quoted as saying by Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the secretary-general.
The UN chief also commended the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for organizing the polls.
He also appreciated the efforts to include more women, the disabled and other groups as voters.
“Noting positive initiatives related to training and efforts to enhance the inclusion of women, persons with disabilities and other marginalized groups, as well as first-time voters, in the electoral process,” the statement reads.
It added that the UN was committed to support the ECP.
“The secretary-general looks forward to the formation of the new government and wishes it success in providing the people of Pakistan a stable, democratic, and prosperous future.”
UN secretary-general congratulates Pakistan on successful elections
UN secretary-general congratulates Pakistan on successful elections
- United Nations is committed to supporting the Electoral Commission, UN Chief said
- Secretary-general appreciated the inclusion of women, persons with disabilities and other marginalized groups, as well as first-time voters, in the electoral process
