Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to working constructively with all UNSC members and with the wider UN membership as the country begins a two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UNSC for the years 2025–2026.
Speaking at a reception he threw for the heads of the UNSC member states’ resident missions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the deputy prime minister declared that Pakistan would endeavor to heal divisions, promote unity, and fulfill the UNSC’s mandate in line with the goals and tenets of the UN Charter.
He claimed that after being elected for the eighth time, Pakistan offered a wealth of expertise and a steadfast dedication tothe principles and purposes of the UN Charter.
Ishaq Dar emphasized Pakistan’s contributions to global peace and security, particularly its proactive participation in UN peacekeeping and peacebuilding initiatives across the globe.
The deputy prime minister emphasized that Pakistan was eager to find a fair and amicable solution to the issues on the UN Security Council’s agenda.
“As a Council member, Pakistan will support effective UN peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts, fight terrorism in all of its forms and manifestations, and oppose the unilateral and illegal use or threat of force.”
Additionally, he thanked every UN member state for their overwhelming support in choosing Pakistan to serve on the UN Security Council.
