Pakistan’s New UN Envoy Syed Haider Shah Presents Credentials in New York

NEW YORK: Pakistan’s newly appointed Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Syed Haider Shah, presented his credentials to UN Secretary General António Guterres at the UN Headquarters on Tuesday.

During their meeting, Ambassador Shah reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism, the principles of the UN Charter, and the organization’s efforts in promoting international peace, security, sustainable development, and human rights. He also conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, which Guterres reciprocated, appreciating Pakistan’s constructive contributions to the UN.

Ambassador Shah, a senior career diplomat, previously served as Pakistan’s ambassador to the Netherlands since March 2025 and held a posting in Nepal from 2020 to 2022. His extensive experience includes serving as the deputy head of Mission at Pakistan’s High Commission in New Delhi from 2016 to 2020, where he also acted as high commissioner.

This appointment underscores Pakistan’s ongoing engagement with the international community and its dedication to addressing global challenges through collaborative efforts. As Ambassador Shah embarks on this new role, he is expected to focus on enhancing Pakistan’s diplomatic relations and advocating for issues pertinent to the region and beyond.