{
  "id": 18342119,
  "title": "UNSC adopts Pakistan-initiated statement on diplomacy during active hostilities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/unsc-adopts-pakistan-initiated-statement-on-diplomacy-during-active",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-05T17:18:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40447601/unsc-adopts-pakistan-initiated-statement-on-diplomacy-during-active-hostilities"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, the United Nations Security Council adopted a Presidential Statement (PRST) on \"The Role of Diplomacy during Active Hostilities,\" initiated by Pakistan, according to the Foreign Office. The statement, issued from Islamabad, marks an important contribution to the Council's thematic work on international peace and security, emphasizing the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement even after hostilities have started. This includes mediation, good offices, and keeping communication lines open with the goal of facilitating ceasefires and promoting lasting political resolutions. The PRST builds upon Security Council resolution 2788 (2025), unanimously adopted in July 2025 during Pakistan's tenure as a non-permanent member of the Council, which began in 2025 and ends in 2026. The new statement specifically addresses the role of diplomacy during an ongoing conflict, reaffirming that diplomatic efforts must persist throughout all phases of the conflict cycle. It integrates established principles and experiences from various conflict situations into a unified thematic framework, serving as a significant collective political reference point for the Council's ongoing efforts to promote de-escalation, facilitate dialogue, and advance peaceful and sustainable political solutions. While a PRST is not legally binding like a resolution, it reflects Pakistan's dedication to multilateralism, dialogue, and diplomacy, contributing constructively to maintaining international peace and security.",
  "summary": "The United Nations Security Council on Thursday adopted by consensus a Presidential Statement (PRST) initiated by Pakistan on “The Role of Diplomacy during Active Hostilities,” the Foreign Office said. In a statement issued in Islamabad, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the adoption as an important contribution by Pakistan to the Council’s thematic work on international peace and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}