Pakistan Urges Renewed Focus on Diplomacy and Multilateralism at UN
During a United Nations Security Council Arria-Formula meeting organized by China, Pakistan emphasized the pressing need for global dialogue, cooperation, and the rejection of divisive and confrontational politics amid growing international fragmentation.
Addressing the meeting, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, stressed that the world is facing a critical juncture. He pointed to ongoing conflicts, widening economic disparities, persistent instability, and escalating climate challenges as key threats to global peace and security. To address these crises, he called for a reinvigoration of multilateralism and a renewed commitment to collective global action.
Ambassador Ahmad underlined that the UN was founded to safeguard the rights and interests of all nations—regardless of size or power—and to uphold the common good through cooperation. He asserted that the organization should not be manipulated to serve the agenda of powerful states alone.
In a pointed reference to recent regional developments, Pakistan firmly rejected India’s move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, reaffirming Islamabad’s commitment to upholding international agreements.
The Ambassador also presented Pakistan’s recommendations to strengthen multilateral cooperation, urging nations to reaffirm their commitment to international law and the principles outlined in the UN Charter. He noted that these guiding principles are not optional—they are essential to building a fair and peaceful world order.
Additionally, he advocated for reforms in the global trade system, arguing that it must be reshaped to reflect the aspirations and developmental priorities of countries in the Global South.
