ISLAMABAD – Pakistan yesterday reiterated its firm support for a peaceful resolution of Ukraine conflict.
At the UN Security Council meeting, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said his country stands ever ready to support all efforts towards that end.
He stressed the need for adopting a path of inclusive and constructive diplomacy, involving key regional and international stakeholders to promote trust and build confidence to pave the way for a just and lasting peace. He said Istanbul talks must be built upon and taken forward with genuine and reciprocal commitment to peace. Earlier, Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations hosted a well-attended diplomatic reception to formally mark the conclusion of Pakistan’s month-long presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for July 2025. The event, hosted by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, drew an impressive turnout of high-ranking diplomats, senior UN officials, prominent media representatives, and members of civil society.
In his remarks, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad expressed sincere gratitude to his fellow envoys, senior officials, and colleagues at the United Nations for their cooperation and support throughout Pakistan’s presidency.
He extended special thanks to Ambassador Munir Akram for his presence, acknowledging his distinguished contributions to Pakistan’s multilateral engagements over the years. During its tenure, Pakistan presided over several key deliberations and tabled two signature initiatives that were widely acknowledged for their thematic relevance and multilateral impact.
The first was a high-level open debate on “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes.”
The session, chaired by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, culminated in the unanimous adoption of a Pakistan-sponsored resolution by all 15 Council members.
The resolution underscored the obligation of UN member states to ensure the full and effective implementation of UNSC resolutions aimed at peaceful dispute resolution, a hallmark of Pakistan’s principled foreign policy.
The second major event was a high-level briefing on enhancing cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
This session too concluded with the issuance of a Presidential Statement, reaffirming the importance of institutional partnerships in addressing global challenges.
In addition to these initiatives, Pakistan also presided over the quarterly open debate on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Question of Palestine, a longstanding diplomatic priority for Islamabad, reflecting its steadfast support for the Palestinian cause.
Pakistan commenced its current two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UNSC in January 2025, and will continue its term until the end of 2026, reinforcing its global diplomatic engagement through active participation in peace and security efforts at the highest multilateral platform.