Pakistan opposes new permanent Security Council members
• Asim Iftikhar says Islamabad backs more elected seats on UNSC • Foreign secretary-designate highlights country’s role in peaceful dispute settlement • Notes Islamabad presses for peaceful settlement of Kashmir dispute WASHINGTON: Pakistan opposes adding new permanent members to the UN Security Council and instead favours increasing the number of elected, non-permanent members of the 15-member…
Foreign Secretary-designate Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, set to lead Pakistan's new role at the UN, insists Islamabad advocates for more elected, non-permanent seats on the UN Security Council rather than adding permanent members. In his discussion of Pakistan's 2025-2026 tenure on the Council, Ambassador Ahmad highlighted the body's efforts to prevent international crises through peaceful dispute resolution.
While acknowledging recent tensions with India, including a four-day military standoff in 2025, Ahmad emphasized Pakistan's commitment to diplomatic conflict prevention. His diplomatic efforts extended beyond the Security Council, as Pakistan mediated between the United States and Iran, helped facilitate talks, and contributed to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
In the Palestinian territories, Pakistan supported the Comprehensive Plan for Gaza and Security Council Resolution 2803, which led to a ceasefire and improved humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
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