UNSC adopts Pakistan-led statement urging diplomacy during active conflicts

The United Nations Security Council adopted a presidential statement on Thursday titled “The Role of Diplomacy during Active Hostilities.” The initiative, which was spearheaded by Pakistan, was adopted by consensus under the presidency of Latvian Ambassador Sanita Pavļuta-Deslandes. According to The Express Tribune - Pakistan, the statement reaffirms the council's commitment to the peaceful settlement of disputes under Chapter VI of the UN Charter.

The statement urges nations to maintain diplomatic engagement and sustained efforts to secure ceasefires, prevent escalation, and achieve lasting political settlements even after armed conflicts have begun. Dawn reports that the document emphasizes that diplomacy is essential during wars to protect civilians, contain violence, prevent the spread of conflict, and facilitate humanitarian assistance.

It encourages the use of mediation, good offices, and direct or indirect communication between warring parties to ease tensions and create opportunities for negotiations.

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Syed Haider Shah, welcomed the adoption, stating that diplomacy becomes even more indispensable when hostilities begin. The Foreign Office stated that the adoption marks an important contribution by Pakistan to the council’s thematic work regarding international peace and security.

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