Pakistan’s resolution, which encouraged all members to settle international problems peacefully, was accepted by the UN Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday.
Ishaq Dar, the foreign minister and deputy prime minister who represented Pakistan at the high-level discussion in New York, presided the event.
In his speech before the council, Ishaq Dar highlighted Pakistan’s dedication to the UN Charter and its basic principles of non-interference, independence, and peaceful conflict resolution.
“Diplomacy has always been preferred by Pakistan over conflict,” Dar stated. “Mutual respect, communication, and collaborative efforts are the basis of our foreign policy.”
He pointed out that a climate of ongoing tension had been brought about by the unresolved long-standing issues, such as those between Palestine and Kashmir. “The double standards that continue to undermine internationalism are revealed by these unresolved disputes,” he said.
The resolution underlines that maintaining world peace is a shared responsibility.
Pakistan’s resolution recommends that member states effectively implement useful UNSC resolutions and settle disputes through dialogue, mediation, and diplomacy. In order to stop issues from getting worse, it also supports collaboration between the UN and regional organizations.
“The peaceful resolution of disputes is a guarantee of lasting world peace,” the document states. Additionally, it promotes coordinated global efforts to spot early warning indicators and resolve conflicts before they become crises.
Concerns about Palestine and Kashmir from a humanitarian standpoint
In his speech, Dar voiced his deep concern for the state of affairs in Gaza, noting that the ongoing blockade and violence had resulted in the martyrdom of over 58,000 people.
“The Gazan people are starving and impoverished,” he declared, seeking immediate global action. A “long-standing unresolved issue” on the Security Council’s agenda, according to Dar, is the Kashmir dispute.
He criticized India for using coercion in its water-related acts. Water is vital to 240 million Pakistanis and should never be politicized, Dar said, adding that India uses it as a weapon against Pakistan.
Pakistan’s initiative is praised by Guterres.
Pakistan’s efforts to lead the resolution were praised by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, who called it a timely intervention to advance peace in a difficult world.
Guterres stated, “Pakistan’s contribution to the resolution is outstanding.” “The resolution reminds us that dialogue and diplomacy must continue to be at the core of international relations and confirms our commitment to peaceful solutions.”
The majority of the disagreements on the UNSC agenda, he continued, are complicated and require coordinated, dialogue-based solutions. Guterres cautioned, “The Security Council needs to closely monitor changing geopolitical tensions.” “Peace talks must never end.”
Pakistan FO celebrates a significant diplomatic achievement
According to a Foreign Office spokeswoman, Pakistan’s longtime commitment to global peace and security is reflected in the resolution’s approval, which is a major diplomatic victory for the nation.
The resolution, she added, “strengthens the global framework for dispute prevention and diplomacy. Pakistan is striving to promote global stability through peaceful conflict resolution.” It will be expected that the resolution would offer a framework for future UN and regional initiatives to promote peace. Analysts see the focus on negotiation and mediation as a timely and smart approach, given the ongoing conflicts in Sudan, Gaza, Ukraine, and other places.
“Peace cannot be imposed; it must be pursued through persistent dialogue, mutual respect, and shared responsibility,” Dar stated in his closing remarks.
