This marks Pakistan’s eighth term on the 15-member body and
its first presidency since 2013. Islamabad began its current two-year term as a
non-permanent member in January 2025 and will serve through the end of 2026.
Talking to Dawn, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative
to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, noted the challenges that define the
current international landscape.
“Pakistan is going to assume the presidency of the United
Nations Security Council at a time of global tumult marked by growing
instability, escalating conflicts, complex geopolitical and geostrategic
landscape, and serious threats to international peace and security,” he said.
While the presidency rotates monthly and does not carry
executive authority, it allows the presiding country to influence the Council’s
agenda and tone — a platform that matters at a time when the UNSC is
increasingly seen as deadlocked, especially on issues like Gaza and Ukraine.
With global trust in multilateral mechanisms under strain, Pakistan’s
leadership — even if brief — will be closely watched.
The ambassador underscored Pakistan’s commitment to its
long-held positions on peaceful conflict resolution. “Pakistan has been a
staunch and consistent advocate of dialogue and diplomacy… We will bring a
principled and balanced perspective to the work of the Security Council,” he
said, pledging to strengthen multilateralism and deepen cooperation with other
UNSC members.
“We seek to promote transparency, inclusivity and
responsiveness during Pakistan’s presidency,” said Ambassador Ahmad. “We will
closely work with other Council members in a spirit of cooperation for
collective and timely action… in line with the UN Charter and corresponding to
the expectations of the international community.”
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